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How to get fromSafranbolu to Istanbulby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Safranbolu to Istanbul by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    7h 42m
    ₺1,100–1,700

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Safranbolu to Adapazaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Adapazarı to Gebzetrain train
    3. Take the train from Gebze to Yenikapitrain train
    8h 38m
    ₺1,091–1,533

  3. Drive  398.8 km

    1. Drive from Safranbolu to Istanbulcar car 398.8 km
    4h 12m
    ₺2,745–3,965

  4. Bus via İstanbul Dudullu

    1. Take the bus from Karabük to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    8h 35m
    ₺1,233–2,628

Safranbolu to Istanbul by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Safranbolu, Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Metro Turizm operates a bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 42m.

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