There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Bolu by train, bus, rideshare, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebze
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Take the bus from Gebze to Bolu
6 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Istanbul to Bolu
Bus via Istanbul Alibeyköy
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Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Bolu
Train, bus via Adapazarı
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Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebze
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Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarı
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Take the bus from Adapazarı to Bolu
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Istanbul to Bolu
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Bolu
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to bus, which costs 55 ₺ - 100 ₺ and takes 5h 33m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to taxi which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 2h 36m.
The distance between Istanbul and Bolu is 225 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolu without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs 40 ₺ - 110 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Istanbul to Bolu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bolu is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Istanbul to Bolu.
There are 22+ hotels available in Bolu. Prices start at 1.750 ₺ per night.

- Distance: 225.5 km
- Duration: 5h 18m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bolu, Turkey?
Kamil Koc operates a bus from Istanbul to Bolu every 3 hours. Tickets cost 55 ₺ - 95 ₺ and the journey takes 4h 21m.

- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 9 ₺ - 16 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 16 ₺ - 28 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)

- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Gebze to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 35 ₺ - 85 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 55 ₺ - 95 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Adapazarı to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50 ₺ - 70 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr

- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 120 ₺ - 170 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Adapazari to Bolu Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 ₺ - 110 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 111 ₺
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.500 ₺
Yesilpinar Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 427 34 34
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Pera Taksi
- Phone
- +90 212 245 5498
- Website
- perataksi.com
Istanbul Taxi
- Phone
- +902163611807
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Al's Taxi Istanbul
- Phone
- +90 553 671 60 50
- Website
- istanbulrides.com
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