How to get from Istanbul to Bolu
- 220 km as the crow flies
- 127 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Bolu. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 220 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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220 km
Istanbul to Bolu: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Bolubus
FlixBus·3h 25m
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 Istanbul to Bolu
FlixBus runs 127 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 127 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
| Malatya Kayisikent, Yeni Aksaray, Baris Turizmbus | 11 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 02:00
- 02:20
- 03:45
- 04:50
- 05:50
- 06:20
- 06:21
- 06:30
- 06:45
- 06:50
- 07:15
- 07:30
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- 07:46
- 07:50
- 08:00
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- 08:20
- 08:21
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 09:30
- 09:45
- 09:46
- 09:50
- 10:00
- 10:15
- 10:20
- 10:45
- 10:50
- 11:00
- 11:01
- 11:15
- 11:20
- 11:21
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 11:50
- 12:00
- 12:15
- 12:20
- 12:35
- 12:45
- 12:46
- 12:50
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- 13:20
- 13:30
- 13:45
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- 14:20
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- 15:45
- 15:46
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- 16:45
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- 16:55
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- 17:20
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- 17:45
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- 18:40
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- 18:46
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- 19:20
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- 19:50
- 20:20
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 20:46
- 20:50
- 21:15
- 21:19
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:01
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 22:21
- 22:44
- 22:45
- 23:20
- 23:45
- 23:46
- 23:59
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
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Bolu works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Bolu, about 3h 25m. In total it's roughly €15 over 3h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Bolu: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Bolu?
The most useful route takes about 3h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Bolu?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:59, from İstanbul Dudullu, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Istanbul to Bolu?
127 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Bolu leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bolu from Istanbul?
About 220 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Bolu cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €15. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Bolu?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Bolu?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026