Ankara to İzmit by bus
İzmit lies 265 km (165 mi) west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h including stops, over roughly 323 km (201 mi) of road.
| Ankara | İzmit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 196,571 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
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Common questions
How far is İzmit from Ankara?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to İzmit by bus?
About 5 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and İzmit?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.