How to travel from İstanbul to Çeşme, Turkey

The distance between İstanbul and Çeşme 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 İstanbul to Çeşme by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Çeşmeİstanbul if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Çeşme.

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

MetroTurizm

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    $24($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Çeşme.

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

Yesilpinar Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Çeşme.

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

There are several options for getting from İstanbul to Çeşme by train, bus, 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 İstanbul and Çeşme is around 564km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from İstanbul and Çeşme by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between İstanbul and Çeşme, 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 İstanbul and Çeşme. We recommend that you take a taxi to Çeşme. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

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

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

MetroTurizm and Kamil Koc run regular bus services between İstanbul and Çeşme. 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 İstanbul to Çeşme. We recommend that you take the train to Gebze then take the bus to Izmir and then to Cesme. instead which will take 7h 55m.

The closest major airport to Çeşme is İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) (ADB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Çeşme. 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 İstanbul and Çeşme. 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 İstanbul to Çeşme is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around $24.

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Compare travel optionsbetween İstanbul and Çeşme

Transport options from İstanbul to Çeşme
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
$25($25)
4 times a day597km (371 miles)
Bus via Manisa10h 15m
$16($16)
every 4 hours582km (362 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 55m
$24($24)
every 4 hours577km (358 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 Çeşme

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

ADB
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Çeşme
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Çeşme
BJV
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Çeşme