Istanbul to Izmir by train
Travel from Istanbul (Turkey) to Izmir (Turkey) by train (329km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel from Istanbul to Izmir by train, please read the following information. Buy your train ticket via the given booking links.
Your travel route could be like that.
329 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Istanbul to Izmir, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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1a Travelling from Istanbul (Turkey) to Izmir (Turkey)
To travel from Istanbul to Izmir, there are two route options.
1) Train:
Istanbul Pendik to Eskişehir by train. Journey time is 3 hours.
Eskişehir to Izmir by night train (Izmir Mavi Treni). Journey time is 10 hours.
You can leave Istanbul at 18:00h and arrive in Izmir at 09:45h.
2) Ferry and train:
Istanbul Yenikapi by ferry to Bandirma Sehir. Journey time is 2,5 hours.
Bandirma Gar to Izmir Basmane by train. Journey time is six hours.
You can leave Istanbul at 12:00h and arrive in Izmir at 22:00h.
Tickets are available via the booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Istanbul to Izmir?
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Do you have questions about the connection between Istanbul and Izmir? Does something not work as it should? Just ask in our forum and get competent answers from our rail travel experts.
Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
