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
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolubus
5h₺490–1,735Bus #2
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₺1,472–2,126Bus via Ayrilikcesme
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolubus
5h 11m₺586–1,318Rideshare
- 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 282 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolu without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs 490 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Istanbul to Bolu, including transfers.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Kale Seyahat, depart from İstanbul Dudullu station.
Istanbul to Bolu bus services, operated by Kale Seyahat, 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?
Kale Seyahat operates a bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- website@kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Bolu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,391
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.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.