Travel by coach, flight with
1,000+ more
1,000+ more
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
4.942K ratings
Google Play
4.6136K reviews
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Trabzon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Trabzon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £103.
Distance: 904 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price | £116 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon
Compare the available ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is a coach with an average price of £33.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A coach is £71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average £103.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Istanbul and Trabzon including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £116 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £84. The journey takes 17h 45m versus 12h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Trabzon
How to get to Trabzon from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus22:2017h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı15:30Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali£331One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus22:2017h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı15:30Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali£331One-way0 changes
Fastest
PC28167:551h35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport9:30Trabzon Airport£331One-way0 changes
Other options
Coach
Flight
- FlixBus22:0017h30Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)15:30Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali£331One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:2017h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:50Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali£331One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:0017h50Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)11:50Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali£331One-way0 changes
- PC28106:001h35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport7:35Trabzon Airport£331One-way0 changes
- PC281812:301h35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport14:05Trabzon Airport£391One-way0 changes
- PC282216:101h35Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport17:45Trabzon Airport£391One-way0 changes
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries
Compare coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Tue
27 Oct
27 Oct
Wed
28 Oct
28 Oct
Thu
29 Oct
29 Oct
Fri
30 Oct
30 Oct
Sat
31 Oct
31 Oct
Sun
01 Nov
01 Nov
Mon
02 Nov
02 Nov
Tue
03 Nov
03 Nov
Wed
04 Nov
04 Nov
Thu
05 Nov
05 Nov
Fri
06 Nov
06 Nov
Sat
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sun
08 Nov
08 Nov
Mon
09 Nov
09 Nov
Tue
10 Nov
10 Nov
Wed
11 Nov
11 Nov
Thu
12 Nov
12 Nov
Fri
13 Nov
13 Nov
Sat
14 Nov
14 Nov
Sun
15 Nov
15 Nov
Mon
16 Nov
16 Nov
Best day trips from Trabzon by bus
The most popular day trips by bus from Trabzon are Rize, Of, Sürmene, Akçaabat and Giresun. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Trabzon on Omio.
Day trip from Trabzon to Of by bus
Day trip from Trabzon to Sürmene by bus
Day trip from Trabzon to Akçaabat by bus
Day trip from Trabzon to Giresun by bus
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Istanbul to Trabzon
Travel to Trabzon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Trabzon.
There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and Trabzon including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is a coach with an average price of £33.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A coach is £71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average £103.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 15m.
The Istanbul to Trabzon distance is approximately 904 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Trabzon is:
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Trabzon as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Trabzon:
- Coaches mostly depart from İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and arrive in Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Trabzon Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Trabzon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trabzon by coach.
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Trabzon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Trabzon with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Trabzon often also extend their vacation to go to Batumi, Antalya, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuwait City. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trabzon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Istanbul to Trabzon, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
Travelling from Istanbul to Trabzon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
