There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Bolu by 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
Bus via Gebze • 5 h 3 min
$13 - $20
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3 h 17 min
$7
3 alternative options
Bus • 5 h 33 min
$8 - $12
Taxi • 2 h 37 min
$120 - $160
Drive • 2 h 37 min
$30 - $50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to rideshare which costs 40 ₺ and takes 3 h 17 min.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu is to taxi which costs 700 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 2 h 37 min.
The distance between Istanbul and Bolu is 225 km. The road distance is 261.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Bolu without a car is to bus which takes 5 h 3 min and costs 70 ₺ - 120 ₺.
It takes approximately 5 h 3 min to get from Istanbul to Bolu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Bolu is 261 km. It takes approximately 2 h 37 min to drive from Istanbul to Bolu.
There are 30+ hotels available in Bolu. Prices start at $40 USD per night.
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.
- Distance: 140.9 miles
- Duration: 5 h 3 min
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Bolu, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Bolu via Otogar, Istanbul Otogari, and Gebze in around 5 h 3 min.
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $7
- Schedules at
- metroturizm.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- Website
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $9
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Gebze to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $11
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from İstanbul to Bolu
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 17 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 37 min
- Estimated price
- $120 - $160
Pera Taksi
- Phone
- +90 212 245 5498
- Website
- perataksi.com
Airport Taxi - Sawkoop
- Phone
- +90 216 304 4127
- Website
- sawkoop.com
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