How to get from Istanbul to Karabük
- 305 km as the crow flies
- 35 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 45m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Karabük. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 305 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
305 km
Istanbul to Karabük: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Karabükbus
Metro Turizm·4h 45m
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 Karabük
FlixBus runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 00:20 | 23:59 |
| Efe Tur, Metro Turizm, Boyabat Seyahatbus | 40 | — | — |
| Metro Turizmbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 01:20
- 01:45
- 02:45
- 06:45
- 08:00
- 08:20
- 09:45
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 14:15
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 17:15
- 17:20
- 18:45
- 19:21
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 20:46
- 21:20
- 21:45
- 22:01
- 22:20
- 22:21
- 22:45
- 23:00
- 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 Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Karabük works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Karabük, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Karabük: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Karabük?
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Karabük?
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 Karabük?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Karabük leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Karabük from Istanbul?
About 305 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Karabük cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Karabük?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
Can you get from Istanbul to Karabük without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 4h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Karabük?
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: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026