There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Bolu by bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dudullu Otogar
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolubus
5h 7m₺586–1,118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus stationbus FlixBus KK3409 / ...
5h 15m₺270–1,400Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Bolucar 256.2 km
2h 24m₺1,473–2,127Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Bolubus
5h 52m₺1,242–1,811Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu256.2 km
3h 17m₺334
Istanbul to Bolu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to rideshare which costs 334 ₺ and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Bolu bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bolu is 267 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolu without a car is to bus via Dudullu Otogar which takes 5h 7m and costs 550 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Istanbul to Bolu, including transfers.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, depart from İstanbul Dudullu station.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Pamukkale Turizm, arrive at Bolu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bolu is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Istanbul to Bolu.
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What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bolu, Turkey?
Pamukkale Turizm operates a bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺600–800 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–800
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺334
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 40+ hotels available in Bolu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Istanbul and Bolu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.