Izmir to Istanbul by train
Travel from Izmir (Turkey) to Istanbul (Turkey) by train (329km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
To travel from Izmir to Istanbul 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 Izmir to Istanbul, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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1a Travelling from Izmir (Turkey) to Istanbul (Turkey)
To travel from Izmir to Istanbul, there are two route options.
1) Train:
Izmir to Eskişehir by night train (Izmir Mavi Treni). Journey time is 10 hours.
Eskişehir to Istanbul Pendik by train. Journey time is 3 hours.
You can leave Izmir at 18:00h and arrive in Istanbul at 09:00h.
2) Train and ferry:
Izmir Basmane to Bandirma Gar by train. Journey time is 6 hours.
Bandirma Sehir to Istanbul Yenikapi by ferry. Journey time is 2,5 hours.
You can leave Izmir at 08:50h and arrive in Istanbul at 18:00h.
Tickets are available via the booking links.
Where to buy a ticket from Izmir to Istanbul?
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Eurail: if you want to travel this route by Eurail instead of train tickets, have a look here for reservation fees and further information.
