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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Bolu
Showing times and prices for 17 Mar
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Buses per day
57
Distance
225 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Bolu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Bolu will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Fast coaches
Of the 57 buses that leave Istanbul for Bolu every day 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 225 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus07:016h04
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)13:05Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus11:005h20
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)16:20Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus09:355h25
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı15:00Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus15:505h10
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı21:00Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus15:305h30
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)21:00Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus02:204h50
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı07:10Bolu, Bus Station
£191One-way
0 changes
FlixBus22:504h55
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı03:45Bolu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBus14:504h55
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı19:45Bolu, Bus Station
£191One-way
0 changes
FlixBus20:204h55
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı01:15Bolu, Bus Station
£201One-way
0 changes
FlixBus12:204h55
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı17:15Bolu, Bus Station
£201One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Istanbul to Bolu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Bolu coaches for today, Monday 16 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 18:23
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 20:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h55 | 01:55 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h35 | 01:55 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:59 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h41 | 02:40 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h20 | 02:40 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h10 | 04:10 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 4h50 | 04:10 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 17 March | |||||
| FlixBus | 04:01 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h04 | 10:05 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:21 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h44 | 10:05 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h45 | 10:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h25 | 10:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h20 | 10:35 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h10 | 11:40 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h00 | 10:35 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h30 | 11:30 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h45 | 12:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h10 | 11:30 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h55 | 12:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h25 | 12:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h35 | 12:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h30 | 13:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h10 | 13:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h20 | 13:20 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:15 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h40 | 13:55 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h00 | 13:20 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:35 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h20 | 13:55 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h15 | 14:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 4h55 | 14:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h55 | 16:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h35 | 16:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h20 | 16:20 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h00 | 16:20 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h15 | 16:45 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 4h55 | 16:45 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h30 | 18:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h10 | 18:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h25 | 19:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h05 | 19:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h30 | 19:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:50 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h10 | 19:00 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:55 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h01 | 19:56 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:01 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h24 | 20:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:15 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h41 | 19:56 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:21 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h04 | 20:25 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h00 | 20:30 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:55 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h35 | 20:30 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h35 | 20:35 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:01 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h55 | 20:56 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h15 | 20:35 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:21 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h35 | 20:56 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 5h15 | 22:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 4h55 | 22:15 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h10 | 00:10 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 5h50 | 00:10 Bolu, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Bolu
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Buses from Istanbul to Bolu run on average 53 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 53 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:19, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 225 km distance in 4h 31m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 225 km |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 53 |
Direct buses 53 |
Fastest bus 4h 31m |
First bus 00:19 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, Has Turizm, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to BoluYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Bolu with FlixBus, Has Turizm, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 31m
Cheapest Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
53 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Has Turizm
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 30m
Cheapest Price
£9
Has Turizm frequency
1 a day
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 45m
Cheapest Price
£6
Ali Osman ULUSOY frequency
1 a day
Pamukkale
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Price
£10
Pamukkale frequency
3 a day
Kamil Koc
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 59m
Cheapest Price
£12
Kamil Koc frequency
21 a day
FAQs: Istanbul to Bolu coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Bolu by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bolu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Istanbul to Bolu can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Istanbul to Bolu is £13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Istanbul to Bolu is 4h 31m to travel the 225 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Istanbul to Bolu leaves at 0:19. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Istanbul to Bolu leaves at 23:58.
Yes, there are 53 direct coaches a day from Istanbul to Bolu with FlixBus, Has Turizm, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Istanbul to Bolu, you can count on FlixBus, Has Turizm, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for the best way to get you to Bolu. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Istanbul and Bolu and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Bolu from Istanbul is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Istanbul to Bolu is December.
Yes, you can take a coach between Istanbul and Bolu.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Istanbul to Bolu for coach company FlixBus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Istanbul to Bolu:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Istanbul to Bolu depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Istanbul to Bolu.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Istanbul to Bolu:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Istanbul to Bolu:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Istanbul to Bolu. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Istanbul to Bolu with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Istanbul to Bolu with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Istanbul to Bolu with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Bolu
Istanbul
Bolu
The major coach station for departures in Istanbul is Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler) for your trip from Istanbul to Bolu.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
5 km
Car connection
O-3 OtoyoluWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
8 kmCar connection
Çevre Yolu CaddesiWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali
information
The major coach station for arrivals in Bolu is Bolu, Otogarı. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolu, Otogarı for your trip to Bolu from Istanbul.
Bolu, Otogarı
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