İzmir to Istanbul by train
Istanbul lies 328 km (204 mi) north-east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Turkey rail, over roughly 400 km (249 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| İzmir | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.9 million | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Asarlık railway station, Koyundere railway station | Yenimahalle railway station, Küçükçekmece railway station, Zeytinburnu—Fişekhane railway station |
Where to book trains from İzmir to Istanbul
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Staying in Istanbul
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Common questions
How far is Istanbul from İzmir?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, north-east of İzmir; by road roughly 400 km (249 mi).
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Istanbul by train?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Istanbul?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Istanbul?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.