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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bolu to Istanbul from various bus operators like Metro Turizm, FlixBus or Kamil Koc for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$16

Sunday

$16

Monday

$16

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	5h 0m	8:15 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:15 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$13	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/14/2026 8:15:00 PM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Yeni Aksaray Seyahat	5h 0m	12:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:15 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$14	A Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/14/2026 12:15:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Villa Seyahat	6h 0m	7:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:30 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$14	A Bus from Villa Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/14/2026 7:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Ben Turizm	5h 0m	8:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/14/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Seç Turizm	7h 0m	1:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Seç Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/14/2026 1:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/14/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:40 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/15/2026 1:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Metro Turizm	5h 15m	9:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	2:45 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$17	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/15/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 20m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:50 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/15/2026 12:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Pamukkale Turizm	4h 45m	2:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/15/2026 2:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Efe Tur	5h 0m	10:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	3:15 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from Efe Tur goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/15/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:30 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/16/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/16/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Metro Turizm	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/16/2026 6:45:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/16/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Pamukkale Turizm	4h 45m	2:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/16/2026 2:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/16/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Pamukkale Turizm	5h 0m	3:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/16/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:40 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/16/2026 1:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/16/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	4h 30m	3:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:30 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/17/2026 3:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/17/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Metro Turizm	4h 15m	6:45 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/17/2026 6:45:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/17/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Metro Turizm	6h 30m	7:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/17/2026 7:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/17/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Metro Turizm	4h 30m	7:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/17/2026 7:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/17/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Metro Turizm	5h 0m	8:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/17/2026 8:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/17/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	6h 30m	7:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/18/2026 7:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/18/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Metro Turizm	5h 0m	7:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	12:00 PM	Istanbul	Aksaray	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/18/2026 7:00:00 AM to Aksaray, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/18/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Metro Turizm	3h 0m	7:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	10:00 AM	Istanbul	Samandira Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 5/18/2026 7:00:00 AM to Samandira Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/18/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bolu to Istanbul is $11 on 5/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bolu and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Bolu and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 344 daily buses from Bolu to Istanbul. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Bolu and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 222 buses from Bolu to Istanbul, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bolu and Istanbul, with 143 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bolu to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc that travel 134 times every day by bus from Bolu to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bolu to Istanbul starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 14m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 AM
Daily Bus Routes	134 Ø
Distance	138.8 miles
Bus Companies	Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Kamil Koc, Efe Tur, Pamukkale Turizm, Kale Seyahat, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat, Has Karayolu Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, Ben Turizm and 11 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Bolu to Istanbul

Every day, 134 buses from 21 bus companies leave Bolu for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/14/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$13

Friday 05/15

$20

Saturday 05/16

$16

Sunday 05/17

$12

Monday 05/18

$16

Tuesday 05/19

$11

Wednesday 05/20

$11

Thursday 05/21

$17

Friday 05/22

$17

Saturday 05/23

$19

Sunday 05/24

$13

Monday 05/25

$13

Tuesday 05/26

$15

Wednesday 05/27

$19

Thursday 05/28

$19

Friday 05/29

$12

Saturday 05/30

$13

Sunday 05/31

$19

Monday 06/01

$19

Tuesday 06/02

$19

Wednesday 06/03

$19

Thursday 06/04

$13

Friday 06/05

$12

Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Bolu to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bolu to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bolu to Istanbul. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bolu to Istanbul, with $11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Bolu to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bolu to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bolu to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bolu to Istanbul are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bolu and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bolu and Istanbul.

Central bus station

Otogar

Konakoğl Recreation Facility

Abant Hotels

Elmalık

Köroğlu Dinlenme Tesisleri

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bolu to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bolu to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Bolu to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bolu to Istanbul bus

How much does a Bolu Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $11 and takes 5h 0m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bolu to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 21 companies with a range of ticket prices between $11 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Bolu to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Bolu to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 134 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bolu to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Bolu to Istanbul is offered by Metro Turizm and takes 2h 14m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bolu to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Bolu starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bolu to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Bolu for Istanbul starts at 7:00 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bolu Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Bolu to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bolu and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Bolu and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the Bolu to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bolu Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bolu Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bolu to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bolu to Istanbul?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 134 daily trips between Bolu and Istanbul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bolu to Istanbul?

Prices and availability for 134 trips between Bolu and Istanbul change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bolu to Istanbul

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bolu and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bolu and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!