There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by train, plane, bus, 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.
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SAW - TZX
3h 47m₺2,088–7,105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus FlixBus KK5519B / ...
17h 50m₺900–3,300Drive 1,051.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Trabzoncar 1,051.4 km
13h 19m₺6,098–8,808Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane IST - TZX
3h 37m₺12,084–13,584Bus via İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station
- Take the bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus FlixBus KK5527 / ...
18h 41m₺1,342–1,942
Istanbul to Trabzon by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to bus via İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 18h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Trabzon bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Istanbul and Trabzon is 918 km. The road distance is 1051.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs 900 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, including transfers.
Istanbul to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs 900 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 3h 37m.
Istanbul to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Trabzon bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Trabzon is 1051 km. It takes approximately 13h 19m to drive from Istanbul to Trabzon.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Trabzon, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) every 3 hours.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–13,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–7,000
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Trabzon Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–7,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,500
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
#/media/File:M5_K%C4%B1s%C4%B1kl%C4%B1_Metro_%C4%B0stasyonu.jpg "Uskudar-Cekmekoy Metro train")
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Alibeyköy bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–3,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺2,300–3,300
- Phone
- 0462 325 22 83
- Website
- kanberoglu.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,800
- Schedules at
- kanberoglu.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- info@aliosmanulusoy.com
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,900
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Book your Istanbul to Trabzon bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 344+ hotels available in Trabzon.