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Izmir - Istanbul Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 160 intercity buses per day from Izmir to Istanbul. Traveling by bus from Izmir to Istanbul usually takes around 7 hours and 23 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 5 hours,

	Distance	203 mi (327 km)
	Shortest duration	5h 0m
	Cheapest price	MX$285.41
	Trips per day	160
	Most frequent service	FlixBus
	Bus lines	1

How much is a bus ticket from Izmir to Istanbul?

Bus tickets for a trip from Izmir to Istanbul cost MX$415.57 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Monthly average prices

Taking the bus from Izmir to Istanbul is usually cheapest in March, when the average ticket price is only MX$407. If you're planning to take the bus from Izmir to Istanbul during June, keep in mind that bus ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of MX$559. However, booking your trip in advance can help you score a ticket at a better price.

What bus companies travel from Izmir to Istanbul?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Izmir to Istanbul. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus	160	7h 24m	MX$475.23

First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 160 trips from Izmir to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 7 hours and 24 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 23 minutes to cover the 203 miles from Izmir to Istanbul. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Istanbul, book your ticket for the last day of the week.

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Izmir to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 160 scheduled buses that travel from Izmir to Istanbul every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Izmir to Istanbul without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Izmir?

Main departure station: Izmir Bus Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Izmir.

All bus stations in Izmir:

Izmir Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Istanbul?

Main arrival station: Alibeykoy

Buses arrive in Istanbul at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.

All bus stations in Istanbul:

Alibeykoy
Dudullu Bus Sta
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı

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