How to get from Batumi to Istanbul
- 1054 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 25h
- 5 bus departures a day with Luks Karadeniz, Metro Turizm, Luxbus
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At a glance
Fastest
25h
direct
Bus
€53
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Batumi to Istanbul. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1054 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1054 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Checked Oct 12 | 21h 02mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €53Older observation | 25hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Oct 1221h 02m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€53Older observation25h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Batumi to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Batumi → Istanbulbus12Go·25h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Batumi to Istanbul
Luks Karadeniz, Metro Turizm, Luxbus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:00 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luks Karadeniz, Metro Turizm, Luxbusbus | 5 | 08:00 | 22:00 |
All departures
- 08:00
- 14:25
- 14:30
- 15:00
- 22:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Batumi to Istanbul on Omio
We have no stored Omio fares for this pair yet. Omio's search shows the trips for the day you pick.
Search on OmioOperators seen on these journeys
FlixBusRize–Artvin Airport-Akçaabat, Araç-Kastamonu AirportBook →
Metro TurizmAkçaabat-AraçBook →
Turkish AirlinesKastamonu Airport-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with 12Go, Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Batumi to Istanbul works
Start with a 12Go bus from Batumi to Istanbul, about 25h. In total it's roughly €53 over 25h, direct, no transfers.
Batumi to Istanbul: common questions
How long does it take to get from Batumi to Istanbul?
The most useful route takes about 25h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Batumi to Istanbul?
The first bus with Luks Karadeniz, Metro Turizm, Luxbus leaves at 08:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Batumi to Istanbul?
5 a day with Luks Karadeniz, Metro Turizm, Luxbus, between 08:00 and 22:00.
How far is Istanbul from Batumi?
About 1054 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Batumi to Istanbul cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €53. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Batumi to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with 12Go, Regional connection, FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Turkish Airlines.
Can you get from Batumi to Istanbul without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 25h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Batumi to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026