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What is the best way to travel from Bolu to Istanbul?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to Istanbul from Bolu. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 30 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Car is the cheapest, while Bus is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 15m
£9
£10
208
Car
2h 40m
£4
£4
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What is the cheapest way to reach Istanbul from Bolu?

You can get to Istanbul with just £4 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £9
tomorrow
from £9
Monday
from £9
Tuesday
from £10
Wednesday
from £9
Thursday
from £4
Friday
from £10

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Erbaa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Erbaa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Kamil Koc
    5h 0m
    0
    01:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    06:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £10
  • Lüks Erova Turizm
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    19:00
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Lüks Erova Turizm
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Efe Tur
    4h 20m
    0
    03:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:20
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £11
  • Topçam Turizm
    4h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:30
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Topçam Turizm
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Lüks Erova Turizm
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    19:00
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Lüks Erova Turizm
    Economy
    £10
  • Efe Tur
    4h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    06:20
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Bolu
    20:30
    Istanbul
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 5m
    0
    05:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    10:05
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £10
  • Kale Seyahat
    6h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:00
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Kale Seyahat
    Economy
    £11

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    6h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    22:15
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Topçam Turizm
    4h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:30
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    0
    Topçam Turizm
    Economy
    £11
  • Metro Turizm
    2h 15m
    0
    02:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    04:15
    Istanbul
    Samandira Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £12
  • Ali Osman Ulusoy
    5h 0m
    0
    21:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    02:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Ali Osman Ulusoy
    Economy
    £12

What are the fastest trips from Bolu to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul from Bolu in just 2h 15m with a Bus from Metro Turizm. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 2h 45m
tomorrow
from 2h 45m
Monday
from 5h 0m
Tuesday
from 3h 0m
Wednesday
from 3h 0m
Thursday
from 2h 40m
Friday
from 2h 15m

    Fastest Buses today

  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Erbaa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    20:30
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Erbaa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Lüks Erova Turizm
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    19:00
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Lüks Erova Turizm
    Economy
    £10
  • Topçam Turizm
    4h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:30
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Topçam Turizm
    Economy
    £11
  • Efe Tur
    4h 20m
    0
    03:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:20
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £11
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 0m
    0
    01:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    06:30
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Lüks Erova Turizm
    3h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    19:00
    Istanbul
    Sultanbeyli Bus Stop
    0
    Lüks Erova Turizm
    Economy
    £10
  • Efe Tur
    4h 5m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    06:20
    Istanbul
    Otogar Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:15
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Ben Turizm
    6h 0m
    0
    01:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    07:45
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Ben Turizm
    Economy
    £9
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    2h 40m
    0
    17:50
    Bolu
    20:30
    Istanbul
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Villa Seyahat
    5h 0m
    0
    03:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Villa Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 5m
    0
    05:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    10:05
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    £10
  • Kale Seyahat
    6h 0m
    0
    02:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    08:00
    Istanbul
    Alibeyköy Otogarı
    0
    Kale Seyahat
    Economy
    £11
  • Van Kalesi
    7h 0m
    0
    06:27
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    13:27
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Van Kalesi
    Economy
    £9

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Metro Turizm
    2h 15m
    0
    02:00
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    04:15
    Istanbul
    Samandira Coach Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    £12
  • Efe Tur
    2h 45m
    0
    02:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    05:00
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Efe Tur
    Economy
    £10
  • Topçam Turizm
    4h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    21:30
    Istanbul
    Harem central bus station
    0
    Topçam Turizm
    Economy
    £11
  • Ali Osman Ulusoy
    5h 0m
    0
    21:45
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    02:45
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Coach Station
    0
    Ali Osman Ulusoy
    Economy
    £12
  • Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    6h 0m
    0
    16:15
    Bolu
    Central bus station
    22:15
    Istanbul
    Esenler Coach Station
    0
    Yeni Aksaray Seyahat
    Economy
    £10
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bolu to Istanbul

What are the most popular stations in Bolu and Istanbul?

In Bolu, you will usually depart from Elmalık, Konakoğl Recreation Facility or Türsan, while in Istanbul you will be arriving at Otogar Coach Station, Esenler Coach Station or Dudullu Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Istanbul from Bolu? With 5 connections between 30 Bus and Car operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bolu and Istanbul, you can pay as low as £4 with a Car from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Metro Turizm: you will get to Istanbul in just 2h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bolu and Istanbul are Efe Tur, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat and Van Kalesi, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bolu and Istanbul is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Akçaalan or to Üsküdar, and look at flights from , and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bolu to Istanbul?

The most popular companies between Bolu and Istanbul, are Efe Tur, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat and Van Kalesi. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Efe Tur, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat, Van Kalesi and 9 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Bolu to Istanbul

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bolu to Istanbul. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bolu to Istanbul

How can I reach Istanbul from Bolu?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Car, with which you can get to Istanbul from Bolu.

How far is Istanbul from Bolu?

The distance between Bolu and Istanbul is 223.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bolu and Istanbul?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 38 kgs, and a flight 55 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bolu to Istanbul?

You can get to Istanbul with just £4 by taking a Car from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolu to Istanbul?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Istanbul in just 2h 15m with a Bus from Metro Turizm.

More routes to Bolu and to Istanbul

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bolu and to Istanbul. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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