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Istanbul to Kastamonu buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Istanbul and Kastamonu takes 8h 47m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Kastamonu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 47m
Duration
543 km
Distance
₺1,200
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Istanbul to Kastamonu bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Istanbul and Kastamonu. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Kastamonu at 8:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 9h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 31m • Direct
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    bus bus 10h • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Kastamonu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Kastamonu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 543.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kastamonu bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.

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