How to travel from Çeşme to İstanbul, Turkey

The distance between Çeşme and İstanbul is around 564km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Çeşme to İstanbul 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 İstanbulÇeşme if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Istanbul Otogari.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    $25($25)
Operated by

MetroTurizm

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Izmir and then to Gebze then take the train to Yenikapi.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $24($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Istanbul.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $80($80)
Operated by

Taxi Omiros

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Drive

Drive to Istanbul.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Çeşme and İstanbul

There are several options for getting from Çeşme to İstanbul by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $16 and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $80.

The distance between Çeşme and İstanbul is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Çeşme and İstanbul by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Çeşme to İstanbul is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx $80.

The cheapest way to travel between Çeşme and İstanbul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $16 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Çeşme and İstanbul. We recommend that you take a taxi to Istanbul. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Çeşme and İstanbul. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Çeşme to İstanbul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Istanbul Otogari. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between Çeşme and İstanbul. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Çeşme to İstanbul. We recommend that you take the bus to Izmir and then to Gebze then take the train to Yenikapi. instead which will take 7h 50m.

The closest major airport to İstanbul is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) (SAW) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from İstanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) (IST) and Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) (EDO) 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 Çeşme and İstanbul. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Çeşme to İstanbul is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around $24.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Çeşme and İstanbul

Transport options from Çeşme to İstanbul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
$25($25)
4 times a day587km (365 miles)
Bus via Izmir10h 15m
$16($16)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 50m
$24($24)
every 4 hours570km (354 miles)
Taxi
5h 25m
$80($80)
on demand564km (350 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
$66($66)
on demand564km (350 miles)

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Airports near İstanbul

The following major airports near İstanbul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

SAW
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from İstanbul
IST
Istanbul Airport (IST)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from İstanbul
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from İstanbul