There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Dudullu Otogar
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabükbus
8h 6m₺1,216–1,768Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolubus
8h 54m₺1,142–1,742Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Safranbolucar 401.3 km
4h 11m₺2,292–3,310Train, bus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Arifiyetrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Sakarya bus station to Karabük bus stationbus FlixBus KK3419 / ...
8h 55m₺1,287–1,795
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu is to bus which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu. However, there are services departing from Ayrılık Çeşmesi and arriving at Safranbolu via İstanbul Dudullu and Karabük. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Safranbolu is 414 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 Dudullu Otogar which takes 8h 6m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Dudullu station.
Istanbul (State) to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Karabük 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 45+ hotels available in Safranbolu.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Safranbolu, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabük 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺850–1,100 and the journey takes 5h. Efe Tur also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Arifiye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺170–240
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabük
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,100
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
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