There are 5 ways to get from Safranbolu to Istanbul by bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 42m₺1,100–1,700Drive 398.8 km
- Drive from Safranbolu to Istanbulcar 398.8 km
4h 12m₺2,291–3,309Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Safranbolu to Araçbus
- Take the bus from Araç bus station to Kastamonu bus stationbus
- Fly from Kastamonu Airport (KFS) to Istanbul (IST)plane KFS - IST
6h 5m₺10,648–26,488Bus via İstanbul Dudullu
- Take the bus from Karabük to İstanbul Dudullubus
8h 34m₺1,153–2,628Bus, train
- Take the bus from Safranbolu to Adapazaribus
- Take the train from Arifiye to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
8h 51m₺1,116–1,574
Safranbolu to Istanbul by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Safranbolu to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Safranbolu to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Safranbolu and arriving at Istanbul Otogari. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Safranbolu and Istanbul is 439 km. The road distance is 398.8 km.
The best way to get from Safranbolu to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 42m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
The bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul Otogari takes 7h 42m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Safranbolu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Safranbolu station.
Safranbolu to Istanbul bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Safranbolu to Istanbul is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Safranbolu to Istanbul.
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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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Kastamonu Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–24,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Arifiye to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺140–210
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Safranbolu to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Safranbolu to Araç
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺470–700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺470–700
Bus from Araç bus station to Kastamonu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺450–650
Bus from Safranbolu to Adapazari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺850–1,200
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