There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu by bus, car, or train
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Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3429 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Karabük bus stationbus FlixBus KK3419 / ...
8h 50m₺1,192–1,752Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Arifiyetrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Adapazari to Safranbolubus
9h 56m₺1,078–1,521Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Safranbolucar 401.3 km
4h 11m₺2,240–3,236Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolubus
8h 54m₺1,142–1,742
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu is to train and bus which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) station to Safranbolu. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Safranbolu via İstanbul Dudullu bus station and Karabük. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Safranbolu is 440 km. The road distance is 401.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu without a car is to bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station which takes 8h 50m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu.
There are 50+ hotels available in Safranbolu.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Safranbolu, Turkey?
You can take a train from Aksaray to Safranbolu via Esenler Otogar, İstanbul Esenler bus station, İstanbul Dudullu bus station, and Karabük in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Arifiye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺170–240
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺220–310
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Karabük bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Adapazari to Safranbolu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺850–1,200
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