There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by plane, train, bus or car
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Train to Sabiha Gokcen, fly
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Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
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Fly from Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) to Trabzon (TZX)
Bus via Giresun
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Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Giresun bus station
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Take the bus from Giresun bus station to Trabzon bus station
Drive
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Drive from Istanbul to Trabzon
Istanbul to Trabzon by bus
The bus journey time between Istanbul and Trabzon is around 17h 25m and covers a distance of around 1135 km. Operated by Kamil Koc and Metro Turizm, the Istanbul to Trabzon bus service departs from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arrives in Trabzon bus station. Typically 28 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to bus, which costs 500 ₺ - 750 ₺ and takes 17h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.000 ₺ and takes 2h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station station and arriving at Trabzon bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.
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 25m and costs 500 ₺ - 750 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, including transfers.
Istanbul to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 500 ₺ - 750 ₺ and takes 17h 25m.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Trabzon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Istanbul to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at Trabzon bus station.
- Distance: 903.7 km
- Duration: 2h 18m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Trabzon, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Esenler Otogar to Trabzon every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kamil Koc operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and the journey takes 17h 25m. Metro Turizm also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺
Flights from Istanbul to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.400 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.400 ₺
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon via Van
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.400 ₺
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sabiha Gokcen to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 4.000 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6 ₺ - 9 ₺
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 800 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Giresun bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Giresun bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 460 ₺ - 650 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 500 ₺ - 750 ₺
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
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More Questions & Answers
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.
Book your Istanbul to Trabzon bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 977+ hotels available in Trabzon. Prices start at 673 ₺ per night.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs 310 ₺ - 380 ₺.