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Day Trips · Kocaeli, Kocaeli

Istanbul

  • Distance90 km
  • Travel time90 minutes by intercity bus
  • TransportMetro Turizm or Nilüfer Turizm intercity bus from İzmit Otogar to Istanbul Harem or Esenler terminal (90 min, 80–150 TRY / ~$2.50–$4.60 USD). Buses every 30 min 05:00–23:00. Book at terminal or metroturizm.com.tr.
  • Best seasonYear-round; avoid August peak crowds
Istanbul

How to get there

  • Intercity bus
  • TCDD train (from Gebze)
  • Private car

Location

Istanbul, Turkey

41.0082, 28.9784 View on map