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Coach trips from İzmir to İstanbul

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On the route from İzmir to İstanbul, the distance covered is 292 miles. With FlixBus, you can travel this distance in approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. The speediest coach serving this route makes 2 stop(s). Many of our coach services offer coach travel at different times, whether you prefer to travel first thing in the morning or late afternoon and into the evening. Some of our routes even include a night bus to ensure you truly get the most of your time at your destination. Check the rides available from İzmir to İstanbul to find the best option according to your schedule. Travelers can benefit from spacious seating, individual power outlets, and onboard toilets on FlixBus coaches plying this route. Complimentary Wi-Fi is a staple on most coaches. Moreover, seat reservations for your trip to İstanbul can be made during booking, availability permitting. Options include panoramic, table, and bed seats. Opting for a coach journey from İzmir to İstanbul is one of the most environmentally friendly options, cutting down on emissions. Plus, FlixBus allows travelers to counterbalance their carbon emissions by selecting the CO₂ compensation during ticket purchase.
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 256 destinations from İstanbul, including İzmir, Ankara, Bursa.
Yes, weekend trip options are available from İzmir to İstanbul. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
Yes, night trip options are available from İzmir to İstanbul. Check out the route's schedule and choose the best option to suit your plans!
Booking bus tickets between İstanbul and İzmir with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.
Starting rates for a trip from İzmir to İstanbul are at £24.99. Maximize your savings on FlixBus tickets by venturing during non-peak times and weekdays. Secure your ticket conveniently via this website or our app. Multiple secure payment options are at your disposal, including card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, among others. Check out all your options in the payment segment. Facing payment glitches? Our payment assistance page is here to help. For those buying tickets onboard or at selling points, cash remains a viable payment method.
In İzmir, there are 2 coach stops, namely Izmir Otogar Tesis, Izmir bus station. As for İstanbul, it boasts 5 stops: Sultanbeyli Biniş Durağı, İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station, İstanbul Dudullu bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, İstanbul Harem bus station.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.
Travelers journeying from İzmir to İstanbul are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy. Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.
Printing is unnecessary for your İzmir to İstanbul trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
For your journey between İzmir and İstanbul, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker. Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.
Every FlixBus service between İzmir and İstanbul is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between İzmir and İstanbul welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.
Child ticket prices for the İzmir to İstanbul route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines. Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.
The first FlixBus service from İzmir to İstanbul is scheduled for 00:15.
The day's last FlixBus departure from İzmir to İstanbul is at 23:59.

Searching for coach tickets from İzmir to İstanbul?

You're in the right place! Here are all the essentials to organise your coach trip. Travelling from İzmir to İstanbul will typically take around 4 hours 30 minutes and can start at a mere £24.99. Coaches set off at 00:15 with the last one departing at 23:59. FlixBus provides 30 services every day between İzmir and İstanbul. With FlixBus, benefit from complimentary Wifi, power points, and a reserved seat for your travel.

Steps to secure your coach ticket from İzmir to İstanbul

It's straightforward to book with FlixBus. Either on this site or via the free FlixBus App, you can finalise your booking in moments. When buying your ticket from İzmir to İstanbul online, we offer multiple secure online payment options, like credit card, Paypal, and even Google and Apple Pay. Or, you can opt for cash on the coach or at an authorised retailer.

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Ample Baggage Provision

Whether you're a light packer or prefer to pack the kitchen sink, we allow one piece of hand luggage and one hold luggage at no extra charge. Want more details? Explore our detailed baggage guidelines.

Journeying with Kids between İzmir and İstanbul

We offer reduced rates for youngsters below 15, and pushchairs are brought on free of cost. Dive into our policy for young travellers for further insights.

All-Inclusive Accessibility

Our coach services between İzmir and İstanbul are can accommodate passengers with limited mobility. Assistance animals are always welcomed, and we handle the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility apparatus without any fees.

Facilities Onboard

During your travel between İzmir and İstanbul, recline in our roomy seating while enjoyinh free perks such as individual charging points, onboard lavatories, and indeed, complimentary Wi-Fi on most coaches.

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