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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Izmir to Istanbul from various bus operators like Pamukkale Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm or Kamil Koc for the next days.

today
from £13
tomorrow
from £14
Friday
from £14
Saturday
from £15
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £15
Tuesday
from £15

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    7h 30m
    0
    14:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    21:30
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £13
  • Metro Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    23:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £14
  • İstanbul Kalesi
    8h 0m
    0
    03:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    İstanbul Kalesi
    Economy
    £15
  • Didim Seyahat
    8h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    21:00
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Didim Seyahat
    Economy
    £15
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    16:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Metro Turizm
    7h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    14:30
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £14
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    7h 45m
    0
    03:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    10:45
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £14
  • İstanbul Kalesi
    8h 0m
    0
    00:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    08:30
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    İstanbul Kalesi
    Economy
    £15
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    22h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    00:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Net Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    06:30
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Net Turizm
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Metro Turizm
    7h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    14:45
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £14
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    01:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    08:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £14
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    22h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    00:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £17
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    0
    00:15
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £20
  • Pamukkale Turizm
    7h 15m
    0
    00:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Pamukkale Turizm
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    7h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    17:45
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    22h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    00:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Metro Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    23:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    06:00
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Lüks Yalova
    9h 0m
    0
    13:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    22:00
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    0
    Lüks Yalova
    Economy
    £15
  • Can Istanbul Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    00:20
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    08:20
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Can Istanbul Turizm
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    5h 45m
    0
    01:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    06:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Can Istanbul Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    00:20
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    08:20
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Can Istanbul Turizm
    Economy
    £17
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £17
  • Didim Seyahat
    8h 0m
    0
    01:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    09:00
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Didim Seyahat
    Economy
    £18
  • İzmir Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    İzmir Turizm
    Economy
    £18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    7h 45m
    0
    10:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    17:45
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 45m
    0
    00:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:15
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £16
  • Can Istanbul Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    00:20
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:20
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Can Istanbul Turizm
    Economy
    £17
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    20h 0m
    0
    04:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    00:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £17
  • İzmir Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    11:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    İzmir Turizm
    Economy
    £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Can Istanbul Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    02:20
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    09:20
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Can Istanbul Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    6h 15m
    0
    10:00
    Izmir
    Basmane
    16:15
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm
    Economy
    £15
  • Metro Turizm
    6h 45m
    0
    00:30
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:15
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £18
  • Nilüfer Turizm
    22h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    00:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Nilüfer Turizm
    Economy
    £19
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    0
    00:15
    Izmir
    Central Coach Station
    07:00
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £20

Frequency of bus connections between Izmir and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Izmir and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 565 daily coaches from Izmir to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 317 daily coaches between Izmir and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 1087 coaches from Izmir to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Izmir and Istanbul, with 531 offers.

Facts about coaches from Izmir to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Pamukkale Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm and Kamil Koc that travel 455 times every day by bus from Izmir to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Izmir to Istanbul starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 0h 1m
Earliest Coach 03:00
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 455 Ø
Distance 328.0 km
Coach Companies Pamukkale Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm, Kamil Koc, Metro Turizm, Nilüfer Turizm, İstanbul Kalesi, Varan Turizm, Çanakkale Truva Turizm, Villa Seyahat, İzmir Turizm and 5 more.

Cheapest coach connections from Izmir to Istanbul

Every day, 455 buses from 15 coach companies leave Izmir for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 26/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
£13
Thursday 26/06
£15
Friday 27/06
£13
Saturday 28/06
£18
Sunday 29/06
£18
Monday 30/06
£20
Tuesday 01/07
£13
Wednesday 02/07
£13
Thursday 03/07
£20
Friday 04/07
£16
Saturday 05/07
£15
Sunday 06/07
£17
Monday 07/07
£13
Tuesday 08/07
£13
Wednesday 09/07
£17
Thursday 10/07
£13
Friday 11/07
£15
Saturday 12/07
£14
Sunday 13/07
£13
Monday 14/07
£13
Tuesday 15/07
£18
Wednesday 16/07
£15
Thursday 17/07
£14
Friday 18/07
£13
Saturday 19/07
£13
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Izmir to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Izmir to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £13, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Izmir to Istanbul. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Izmir to Istanbul, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £14.

How to save money travelling from Izmir to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Izmir to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Izmir to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Izmir to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Izmir to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Izmir to Istanbul from our users.

Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm from Izmir to Istanbul

Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm

Here you will find the key facts about the Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm bus route Izmir to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 5h 30m
Earliest Coach 03:00
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 69 Ø
Found on 25/06/2025

Nilüfer Turizm from Izmir to Istanbul

Nilüfer Turizm

Here you will find the key facts about the Nilüfer Turizm bus route Izmir to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 0h 1m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 35 Ø
Found on 25/06/2025

Pamukkale Turizm from Izmir to Istanbul

Pamukkale Turizm

Here you will find the key facts about the Pamukkale Turizm bus route Izmir to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 5h 13m
Earliest Coach 13:00
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 161 Ø
Found on 25/06/2025

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Izmir - Istanbul

İstanbul Kalesi
Dalal Smiley, 09/04/2025
It was such a pleasure to travel on board of the Istanbul Kalesi bud from Izmir to Istanbul. The journey was very smooth and the service very friendly and caring. The internet worked , the seats were ... It was such a pleasure to travel on board of the Istanbul Kalesi bud from Izmir to Istanbul. The journey was very smooth and the service very friendly and caring. The internet worked , the seats were very comfortable, the bus very clean. Thank you

All bus stations and stops in Izmir and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Izmir and Istanbul.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Izmir to Istanbul? Compare all modes of transports from Izmir to Istanbul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Izmir to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Izmir to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Izmir to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Izmir to Istanbul bus

How much does a Izmir - Istanbul coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Izmir - Istanbul bus trip is available from £13 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Izmir to Istanbul?

The connection Izmir to Istanbul is offered by 15 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £28. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Izmir - Istanbul route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Izmir to Istanbul is offered by roughly 455 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Izmir take?

The quickest coach from Izmir to Istanbul is provided by Nilüfer Turizm and takes 0h 1m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Izmir to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Izmir at 03:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Izmir to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Izmir at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Izmir - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Izmir to Istanbul can travel with Pamukkale Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm and Kamil Koc. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Izmir and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Izmir and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Pamukkale Turizm, Balıkesir Uludağ Turizm and Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Izmir?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Izmir Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Izmir Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Izmir to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Izmir to Istanbul

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Izmir and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Izmir and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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