There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by plane, ferry, bus, train 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
Fly from Istanbul • 2h 12m
415 ₺ - 758 ₺
Cheapest option
Bus • 17h 24m
114 ₺ - 254 ₺
3 alternative options
Ferry to Sabiha Gokcen, fly • 4h 19m
215 ₺ - 296 ₺
Train, bus • 18h 49m
132 ₺ - 222 ₺
Drive • 13h 47m
950 ₺ - 1.500 ₺
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COVID-19 help in Turkey
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 184
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Trabzon is 184.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Trabzon is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Trabzon is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 184.
Last updated: 2 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to bus, which costs 110 ₺ - 260 ₺ and takes 17h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which costs 410 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 2h 12m.
The distance between Istanbul and Trabzon is 904 km. The road distance is 1061.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs 110 ₺ - 260 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, including transfers.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs 410 ₺ - 800 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 110 ₺ - 260 ₺ and takes 17h 24m.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Trabzon is 1062 km. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Trabzon.
Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport.
There are 246+ hotels available in Trabzon. Prices start at 750 ₺ per night.
- Distance: 903.7 km
- Duration: 2h 12m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Trabzon, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul to Trabzon every 4 hours. Alternatively, MetroTurizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon twice daily. Tickets cost 110 ₺ - 250 ₺ and the journey takes 16h 12m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 250 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 250 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 490 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 190 ₺ - 490 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 200 ₺ - 550 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Halkali to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30 ₺ - 45 ₺
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110 ₺ - 250 ₺
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- Website
- kamilkoc.com.tr
Bus from Kayaş to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 90 ₺ - 170 ₺
- Schedules at
- kamilkoc.com.tr
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- info@sehirhatlari.istanbul
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Eminönü Ferry Terminal to Kadıköy
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3 ₺ - 5 ₺
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.