How to get from Istanbul to Trabzon
Istanbul to Trabzon is 906 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 45m by plane. The trip takes 14h 30m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Istanbul to Trabzon by price and travel time (route calculated on 6 November 2026).
- First bus at 09:46, last at 23:45
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 906 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Nov 5 | 1h 45mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €32Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 14h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Nov 51h 45m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Bus€32Our estimate, not a fare we saw14h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Trabzon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → TrabzonflightAJet·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Istanbul to Trabzon
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €29 | |
| December 2026 | €30 | |
| January 2027 | €29 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Istanbul to Trabzon
FlixBus publishes departures from 09:46 to 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 09:46 | 23:45 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 7 | 08:21 | 22:20 |
| Ali Osman Ulusoy, Kamil Koc by FlixBus, Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
| Metro Turizmbus | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 09:46
- 11:01
- 12:46
- 13:45
- 16:45
- 18:00
- 19:45
- 20:45
- 22:00
- 23:45
All departures Kamil Koç
- 08:21
- 11:21
- 12:20
- 15:20
- 18:20
- 19:20
- 22:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Metro Turizmİstanbul Dudullu-TrabzonBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Trabzon AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines.
How the trip from Istanbul to Trabzon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 6 November 2026. Start with a Metro Turizm bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Trabzon, about 14h 30m. In total it's roughly €32 over 14h 30m, direct, no transfers.
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Istanbul to Trabzon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Trabzon?
Routavio's route check on 6 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 14h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Istanbul to Trabzon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:46 and the last at 23:45, from İstanbul Dudullu, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Istanbul to Trabzon leave from?
İstanbul Dudullu with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Trabzon from Istanbul?
About 906 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Trabzon cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €32. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Trabzon?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines.
Can you get from Istanbul to Trabzon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Trabzon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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.
Where to next
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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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm, Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 6 Nov 2026