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How to get fromBolu to Istanbulby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolu to Istanbul by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via İstanbul Harem

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bolu to İstanbul Harembus bus
    3h 41m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
    4h 30m
    ₺270–1,400

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolu to Adapazaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Adapazari to Gebzetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapitrain train
    6h 13m
    ₺410–1,197

  4. Drive  254.6 km

    1. Drive from Bolu to Istanbulcar car 254.6 km
    2h 26m
    ₺1,466–2,117

Bolu to Istanbul by bus

Calendar446Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Bolu, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Mersin Turizm operates a bus from Bolu to İstanbul Harem once daily, and the journey takes 3h 17m.

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