How to travel from Trabzon to İzmir, Turkey

The distance between Trabzon and İzmir is around 1,144km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trabzon to İzmir by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Trabzon (TZX) to Izmir (ADB).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $83($83)
Operated by

SunExpress

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Bus

Take the bus to Izmir.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $37($37)
Operated by

MetroTurizm

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sarayköy then take the train to Izmir Basmane.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $13($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to İzmir.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Distance1,414km (879 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trabzon and İzmir

There are several options for getting from Trabzon to İzmir by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $13 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $83.

The distance between Trabzon and İzmir is around 1,144km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,114km (692 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Trabzon and İzmir by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trabzon to İzmir is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx $83.

The cheapest way to travel between Trabzon and İzmir, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trabzon and İzmir. We recommend that you fly from Trabzon (TZX) to Izmir (ADB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trabzon and İzmir. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trabzon to İzmir. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Izmir. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

MetroTurizm run regular bus services between Trabzon and İzmir. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Trabzon and İzmir. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and arrive at Izmir (ADB). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Trabzon and İzmir with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly between Trabzon and İzmir. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and and arrive into Izmir (ADB). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Trabzon to İzmir typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Trabzon (TZX) and and arrive into Izmir (ADB).

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 Trabzon and İzmir. The distance is around 1,414km (879 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trabzon to İzmir is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around $83.

How do I get from Trabzon to İzmir

Compare travel optionsbetween Trabzon and İzmir

Transport options from Trabzon to İzmir
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
$83($83)
every 15 mins1,144km (711 miles)
Bus
20h 40m
$37($37)
once daily1,350km (839 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 1h
$13($13)
once daily1,510km (938 miles)
Drive
16h 60m
$165($165)
on demand1,414km (879 miles)

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Airports near İzmir

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

ADB
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from İzmir
EDO
Balikesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from İzmir
BJV
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from İzmir