Bus Bolu to Istanbul from ₺789 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolu and Istanbul takes 5h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolu to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration: 278 km
Distance: ₺789
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus via İstanbul Dudullu bus station

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Take the bus from Bolu bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK1613 / ...

4h 18m

₺667–918

Bolu to Istanbul bus times

Buses run hourly between Bolu and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolu is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:00 PM → 6:25 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 7:00 PM
5h • 1 change
3:30 PM → 8:50 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 9:15 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
1:30 AM → 7:25 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 8:05 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 8:15 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:15 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
1:30 AM → 7:14 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
2:00 AM → 8:05 AM
6h 5m • 1 change
2:30 AM → 8:15 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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