Istanbul to Kastamonu bus with FlixBus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Kastamonu

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

8 h 10 m

Average duration

8 h 24 m

Buses per day

10

Distance

406 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Kastamonu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Istanbul to Kastamonu will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 10 buses that leave Istanbul for Kastamonu every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 8 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 40 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.

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23:208h10
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
07:30Kastamonu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:009h00
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
20:00Kastamonu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
23:008h30
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
07:30Kastamonu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:208h40
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
20:00Kastamonu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
01:208h10
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
09:30Kastamonu, Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Kastamonu

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Kastamonu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £204.

Distance: 406 km

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Coach
Flight

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£205

Average Price

8h 37m

Average total duration

8h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 15m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Turkish Airlines

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Istanbul to Kastamonu bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 00:32
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbus08:20 Istanbul
8h40
17:00 Kastamonu0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbus19:00 Istanbul
9h00
04:00 Kastamonu0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
8h30
06:30 Kastamonu, Bus Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus22:20 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
8h10
06:30 Kastamonu, Bus Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Kastamonu

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Buses from Istanbul to Kastamonu run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
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
406 km
Average bus duration
8h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Fastest bus
8h 10m
First bus
00:20
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, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to KastamonuYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Kastamonu with FlixBus, Kamil Koc for as low as £19. 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
8h 10m
Cheapest Price
£18
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.

Kamil Koc

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 31m
Cheapest Price
£14
Kamil Koc frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Istanbul to Kastamonu coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Istanbul to Kastamonu with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Kastamonu.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Istanbul to Kastamonu can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Istanbul to Kastamonu is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Istanbul to Kastamonu coach time is 6 h 15 min   covering the 251 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Istanbul to Kastamonu leaves at 07: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Istanbul to Kastamonu leaves at 22: 20.
For the journey from Istanbul to Kastamonu you can take a coach with FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Istanbul to Kastamonu on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Istanbul, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1) and Istanbul, Esenler Otogarı (Metro Bulgaria). When arriving in Kastamonu, you can end your journey in coach stations like Kastamonu, Bus Station and Kastamonu.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kastamonu, Bus Station, located 3.7 miles (5.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Istanbul to Kastamonu is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Kastamonu from Istanbul including taking a coach or flight.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Kastamonu

Istanbul
Kastamonu
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 Kastamonu.
Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
O-3 Otoyolu
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
  • Kebab Express (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Istanbul, Büyük Otogari (Esenler)
  • Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
carConnection
Car connection
Çevre Yolu Caddesi
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
  • Kebab House (0.2 km)
  • Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
  • Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali
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