There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolubus
7h 41m₺1,100–1,700Drive 401.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Safranbolucar 401.3 km
4h 11m₺2,240–3,236Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- 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 35m₺1,156–1,708
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu is to bus which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺ and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Safranbolu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Istanbul and Safranbolu is 438 km. The road distance is 401.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu without a car is to bus which takes 7h 41m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
The bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolu takes 7h 41m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Istanbul to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Istanbul to Safranbolu bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Safranbolu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Safranbolu is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Istanbul to Safranbolu.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Safranbolu, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Safranbolu 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- 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
- 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
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