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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Istanbul to Safranbolu
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Istanbul to Safranbolu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Safranbolu will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Istanbul for Safranbolu every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 315 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 32 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Safranbolu
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Safranbolu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 315 km
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6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Safranbolu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Safranbolu coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:05 Istanbul | 7h40 | 13:45 Safranbolu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:00 Istanbul | 7h30 | 14:30 Safranbolu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Istanbul | 7h30 | 02:30 Safranbolu | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:58 Istanbul | 7h32 | 04:30 Safranbolu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Safranbolu
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Buses from Istanbul to Safranbolu run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:19, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 315 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 315 km |
Average bus duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 00:19 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Istanbul to SafranboluYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Safranbolu with FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Istanbul to Safranbolu coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Safranbolu 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 Safranbolu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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 Safranbolu, Bus Station, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Istanbul and Safranbolu
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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