There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul 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 İstanbul Harem
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Harem to Bolubus
4h 56mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
5h 30m₺270–1,400Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bolucar 256.2 km
2h 24m₺1,459–2,107Bus via Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Bolubus
5h 52m₺1,242–1,811Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu256.2 km
3h 17m₺337
Istanbul to Bolu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to rideshare which costs 337 ₺ and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Bolu bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bolu is 272 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolu without a car is to bus via İstanbul Harem which takes 4h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Istanbul to Bolu, including transfers.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Mersin Turizm, depart from İstanbul Harem station.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Mersin Turizm, arrive at Bolu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bolu is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Bolu.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bolu, Turkey?
Mersin Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Harem to Bolu once daily, and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Harem to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺337
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Bolu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.