How to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Safranbolu by price and travel time.
- 310 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 55m
- 35 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 39m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€68
Cheapest
5h 15m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 14 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Safranbolu. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 310 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 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
310 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €54Checked Oct 14 | 4h 55m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €51Reading date not recorded | 8h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Older observation | 5h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€54Checked Oct 144h 55m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€51Reading date not recorded8h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Older observation5h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Safranbolu: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İstanbul Dudullu → Safranbolubus
FlixBus·5h 15m
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 Safranbolu
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 |
| Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Efe Tur, Metro Turizmbus | 33 | — | — |
| 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
FlixBusİstanbul Dudullu-Safranbolu, Ankara-SafranboluBook →
Metro TurizmKastamonu-SafranboluBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Kastamonu AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-AnkaraBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Safranbolu works
Start with a FlixBus bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Safranbolu, about 5h 15m. In total it's roughly €21 over 5h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Safranbolu: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu?
The most useful route takes about 5h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Safranbolu?
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 Safranbolu?
35 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Safranbolu leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Safranbolu from Istanbul?
About 310 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Safranbolu cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €22. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Safranbolu?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Turkish Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Safranbolu without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Safranbolu?
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: 14 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 6 Oct 2026