Coach services between Çeşme and İzmir provide an essential and convenient transportation link, catering to locals and tourists travelling between these popular destinations. While several intercity bus companies operate coach services that stop in Çeşme and İzmir for this relatively short journey, seats are typically only bookable on Çeşme Seyahat.
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Frequency of Coach Çeşme to İzmir
Coach services between Çeşme and İzmir operate frequently between approximately 06:30-23:00, especially during the summer tourist season. Buses have 50 seats and typically run hourly, sometimes with a gap of 30/45 minutes, ensuring passengers have many options throughout the day. However, buses are often fully booked, so it is advisable to reserve well in advance. While the frequency decreases during the off-season, coach services operate year-round, providing a reliable transportation option regardless of the time of year.
Çeşme Seyahat Coach Services to Izmir
Çeşme Seyahat operates coach services to two locations in Izmir with pick-up/drop-off locations at Çeşme Otogarı, Çeşme centre, Ilıca Otogarı and Alaçatı Otogarı:
Fahrettin Altay Aktarma Merkezi
West side of Izmir – Çeşme Seyahat Kalkış Durağı – Bahçelerarası, Mithatpaşa Cd. No:14, 35330 Balçova/İzmir – Izmir Metro https://www.izmirmetro.com.tr
As of August 2024, the ticket each way was listed as TL190. Due to high inflation, note that prices in Türkiye are increasing rapidly, and this price is likely to be higher soon.
Fahrettin Altay Aktarma Merkezi is a major transportation hub located in the Üçkuyular neighborhood of İzmir, Turkey. Serving as a central interchange point, it connects various modes of public transportation, including buses, metro, and trams, facilitating seamless travel across the city. Bus services are operated by ESHOT, the city’s public bus service; numerous bus lines originate or pass through this centre, providing extensive coverage to various districts and neighbourhoods. The hub is integrated with the İzmir Metro system, specifically the M1 line, offering rapid transit options to key areas, including connections to other metro lines and transportation modes. The T2 (Fahrettin Altay – Halkapınar) Tram line serves this center, enhancing accessibility to coastal regions and central parts of İzmir
Strategically situated in Üçkuyular, the centre is adjacent to major roads and is near landmarks such as the İstinye Park Shopping Mall. Its design ensures easy transfers between different transportation modes, making it a pivotal point for daily commuters and visitors.
İzotaş – İzmir Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali
North east of Izmir – Karacaoğlan, Kemalpaşa Cd. 285/2, 35070 Bornova/İzmir website: http://www.izotas.com.tr
As of August 2024, the ticket each way was listed as TL220. Due to high inflation, note that prices in Turkey are increasing rapidly, and this price is likely to be higher soon.
İzotaş, officially known as the İzmir Intercity Bus Terminal (İzmir Şehirlerarası Otobüs Terminali), is the primary bus station serving İzmir, Turkey. Located in the Bornova district at Karacaoğlan Mahallesi, Kemalpaşa Caddesi No:285/2, the terminal has been operational since December 14, 1998.
Spanning a total area of 150,000 square meters, with 120,000 square meters of covered space, İzotaş is among Turkey’s largest bus terminals. It houses 146 intercity bus platforms, accommodating a daily passenger volume of approximately 75,000. The terminal offers a range of amenities, including ticket sales offices, banks, a shopping centre, a 150-room hotel, and both open and closed parking areas with a capacity for 1,200 vehicles. Additionally, there is a 300-seat conference hall available for various events. Hosting 172 transportation companies, İzotaş provides extensive intercity bus services connecting İzmir to numerous destinations across Turkey.
Other Destinations
Çeşme Seyahat also operates direct services to Uzunkuyu (Zeytinler), Karaburun Kavşağı and Urla.
Coach Service Providers
- Çeşme Seyahat – Booking Website
- Kamil Koç / FlixBus – Booking Website
- Metro Turizm – Booking Website or Busbud Booking Site
- Pamukkale Turizm – Booking Website or Busbud Booking Site
Note: While all buses travel through Izmir, typically for Çeşme to Izmir, only Çeşme Seyahat tickets can be purchased online. For other services from Çeşme to Istanbul or Ankara and for onward buses from Izmir, FlixBus and Busbud are convenient booking platforms:
See also: LikeCesme.com “Coach İstanbul to Çeşme“