How to Get to Çesme from İzmir

Traveling between Izmir and Çeşme is even easier from the city bus terminal with more frequent lines. To travel directly from Izmir Bus Terminal to Çeşme you can use:

• Taxis
• Intercity buses departing nearly every 30 minutes. 

Alternatively, you can also use public transportation (only bus in this case) and transfer. However, no direct public transportation method operates between the bus terminal and Çeşme.

If you don't want to spend extra money and use public transportation, there are always buses from Fahrettin Altay to Çeşme. Fahrettin Altay is the last metro stop in Izmir, and you can easily travel from any point in Izmir using different methods. To travel from Fahrettin Altay to Çeşme, you can use:

• Taxi
• Private shuttle buses located at İlçe (District) Terminal near Istinye Park Mall. 
• Public transportation using the 984 bus route at Fahrettin Altay to travel to Urla. From Urla, take the 760-numbered bus route to arrive at Çeşme, finally. 

 

While it is possible to use public transportation to travel to Çeşme from Fahrettin Altay, it can be highly confusing and time-consuming for inexperienced travelers. We advise using private shuttles leaving from Istinye Park Mall, which are almost near the cost of public transportation, with less hassle and stress.

 

Let's have a closer look at how to get on the private bus shuttles near Istinye Park Mall:

1. After getting to Istinye Park Mall, almost just outside the Fahrettin Altay metro station, you must go through the park to reach the İlçe (District) Terminal. 
2. Here, you will see many public and private shuttle buses. Private shuttle buses will have curtains on their windows and generally be white.
3. Find the private shuttle bus next to the stand written Çeşme. Remember that the stand only accepts cash, so it is essential to carry some Turkish Lira.
4. After you get your ticket, you can sit on your seat and wait until the bus departs. 
5. The private shuttle bus will make stops at Alaçatı, Ilıca, and finally at Çeşme. So, remember to check your map to ensure you get off at the correct stop. 

You can always use a rental car service to travel to Çeşme, and it might be the least time-consuming and stressful method. Finding a reliable rental car service is quite straightforward in Turkey, with rental vehicle companies striving to provide travelers with the most affordable and excellent service. 

 

You can find a rental car company in the airport (higher rates), online services (transparent pricing), and through your travel agency or hotel (overall best deals). Travel agencies also will offer discounts and extra services to ensure you are satisfied with the assistance.

To travel from Izmir to Çeşme with a rental car, you will need to use highway number 32 connecting Izmir to Çeşme. You can search on Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Yandex Maps for easier directions. 

 

Keep in mind you must have an HGS sticker on your car (generally pre-mounted on your vehicle) and pay an inexpensive toll. For more details, consult your rental car company or travel agency beforehand.