How to travel from Bodrum City to İzmir, Turkey
The distance between Bodrum City and İzmir is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bodrum City to İzmir by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out İzmir → Bodrum City if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Soke then take the train to Izmir Basmane.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost$15($15)
Multiple operators
Taxi
Take a taxi to İzmir.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departson demand
- Typical cost$60($60)
Taxi Konacik
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Bodrum City and İzmir
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bodrum City to İzmir by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $15 and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $60.
The distance between Bodrum City and İzmir is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bodrum City and İzmir by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bodrum City to İzmir is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx $60.
The cheapest way to travel between Bodrum City and İzmir, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $15 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bodrum City and İzmir. We recommend that you take a taxi to İzmir. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bodrum City and İzmir. We recommend that you take a taxi to İzmir. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bodrum City to İzmir. We recommend that you take the bus to Soke then take the train to Izmir Basmane. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to İzmir is İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) (ADB) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from İzmir. Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) and Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) (BJV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bodrum City and İzmir. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bodrum City to İzmir is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $15.
Compare travel optionsbetween Bodrum City and İzmir
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Train | 4h 30m | $15($15) | 5 times a day | 250km (155 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 50m | $60($60) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | $28($28) | on demand | 236km (147 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bodrum City and İzmir
Bus companies
Kamil Koc
MetroTurizm
Pamukkale
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Airports near İzmir
The following major airports near İzmir offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from İzmir
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from İzmir
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Distance
- 139km (87 miles) from İzmir