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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kastamonu and Istanbul takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kastamonu 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.

9h 8m
Duration
536 km
Distance
₺1,300
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Kastamonu to Istanbul bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Kastamonu and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kastamonu is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 9:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kastamonu to Istanbul? 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 Kastamonu to Istanbul.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 535.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Kastamonu bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.

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