There are direct coaches daily from and to İstanbul to Çeşme Otogar. As of January 2024, Kamil Koç coaches operate services twice daily that depart/arrive from three locations in Istanbul and three in Çeşme, as well as 5-minute stops in Urla, İzmir, Manisa, Akhisar, Balıkesir, and Bursa and Gebze. Between Balıkesir and Bursa, there is a 20-30 minute stop at the service station at Konakoğlu.
Journey time is between 7 hours + 15 minutes and 11 hours depending on Çeşme/İstanbul pick-up/drop-off point, time of day, traffic and weather conditions.
Snacks, juices and water are provided free of charge throughout the journey. There is no toilet on the bus, but using the bathroom at the service station stop is possible. A power socket is provided next to the seat. Wifi is advertised as provided but is often not sufficient or operable.
Çeşme Stops:
- Çeşme otogar – departure/arrival location
- Ilıca otogar (Çeşme +/- 10 minutes) – departure/arrival location
- Alaçatı otogar (Çeşme +/- 25 minutes) – departure/arrival location*
*Alaçatı Centre (Atatürk Boulevard) may be used as an alternate drop-off
İstanbul Stops:
- İstanbul Esenler otogar – Altıntepsi Mah., 34035 İstanbul (European side)
- İstanbul Alibeyköy – (Esenler +/- 20 minutes) – Güzeltepe Mah. Fsm Bulvarı, 34060 İstanbul (Europe side)
- İstanbul Dudullu – (Esenler +/- 1 hour 45 minutes) – Seyit Ali Çiftliği Hüsrev Sok No:9, 34775 İstanbul (Asian side)
Coach Reservations
Ticket prices as of January 2024 are approx. €34 (TL949) each way, bookable either in Euro at FlixBus or in Turkish Lira via Kamil Koç (uses the FlixBus reservation platform). Tickets may also be purchased at the bus stations; however, be aware that tickets often sell out close to departure.
There are 27 passenger seats on the bus in rows of three (single + double). There is an additional approx €6 charge to book the available single seats. The ticket price includes a checked suitcase and a small hand luggage bag.
Other Services
There are many additional services with Kamil Koç and other coach operators to and from İstanbul via İzmir. The İzmir Intercity Bus Terminal – Yeni Otogar No:141-142, 35070 İzmir is a significant transfer station. See also İzmir Coach services.
Alternate coach services in Turkiye:
see also consolidated booking services: