There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Bolu by bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Ayrılık Çeşmesi
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolubus
5h 11m₺586–1,318Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
5h 39m₺312–1,442Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bolucar 256.2 km
2h 24m₺1,477–2,133Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolubus
5h 37m₺532–1,792Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu256.2 km
3h 17m₺333
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bolu is to rideshare which costs 333 ₺ and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bolu is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Bolu. However, there are services departing from Ayrılık Çeşmesi and arriving at Bolu via İstanbul Dudullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Bolu is 267 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Bolu without a car is to bus via Ayrılık Çeşmesi which takes 5h 11m and costs 550 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Istanbul (State) to Bolu, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Bolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Dudullu station.
Istanbul (State) to Bolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Bolu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Bolu is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Bolu.
There are 40+ hotels available in Bolu.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Bolu, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺600–800 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺333
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul (State) and Bolu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.