Bus Istanbul to Bolu: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Istanbul to Bolu

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

today

$10

tomorrow

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Ben Turizm	6h 0m	1:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:00 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/18/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Yeni Aksaray Seyahat	6h 0m	9:15 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	3:15 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 9:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	6h 0m	9:20 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	3:20 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 9:20:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Ankara As Turizm	6h 0m	9:50 PM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	3:50 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Ankara As Turizm goes from Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 9:50:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm	5h 0m	12:10 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	5:10 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/18/2025 12:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Yeni Aksaray Seyahat	4h 0m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$9	A Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Ben Turizm	6h 0m	1:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:00 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	5h 0m	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	10:30 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 5:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Ankara As Turizm	5h 0m	12:50 AM	Istanbul	Sultanbeyli Bus Stop	5:50 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Ankara As Turizm goes from Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 12:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm	5h 0m	12:40 PM	Istanbul	Sultanbeyli Bus Stop	5:40 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm goes from Sultanbeyli Bus Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 12:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 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
Yeni Aksaray Seyahat	4h 0m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$9	A Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Ben Turizm	5h 0m	2:30 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	7:30 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 2:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm	6h 0m	10:01 AM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	4:01 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 10:01:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm	5h 0m	12:10 PM	Istanbul	Harem central bus station	5:10 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm goes from Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 12:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Ankara As Turizm	5h 0m	9:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	2:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$11	A Bus from Ankara As Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/21/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 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
Kamil Koc	5h 0m	1:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:10 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/22/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 55m	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:25 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/22/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Kamil Koc	6h 10m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	7:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	5h 0m	1:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/23/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:10 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/23/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 55m	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:25 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Kamil Koc	6h 10m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	7:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/23/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/23/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	5h 0m	1:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	6:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	2:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:10 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/24/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 55m	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:25 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 5:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
Kamil Koc	6h 10m	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:10 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	7:30 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	1:15 PM	Bolu	Central bus station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 7:30:00 AM to Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Bolu is $8 on 12/22/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Bolu

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 344 daily buses from Istanbul to Bolu. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 25 daily coaches between Istanbul and Bolu.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 331 buses from Istanbul to Bolu, while Night sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Bolu, with 113 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Bolu

Compare all providers like Metro Turizm, FlixBus and Efe Tur that travel 157 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Bolu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Bolu starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	2h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	157 Ø
Distance	138.8 miles
Bus Companies	Metro Turizm, FlixBus, Efe Tur, Kamil Koc, Kale Seyahat, Pamukkale Turizm, Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat, Görele Seyahat, Ben Turizm and 20 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Bolu

Every day, 157 buses from 30 bus companies leave Istanbul for Bolu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/18/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$10

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$13

Wednesday 12/24

$13

Thursday 12/25

$13

Friday 12/26

$12

Saturday 12/27

$13

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$13

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$12

Friday 01/09

$15

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Bolu

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

With a price starting from $8, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Bolu. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Bolu, with $8. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Bolu

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 Istanbul to Bolu 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 Istanbul to Bolu, 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 Istanbul to Bolu are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Bolu

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

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

Central bus station

Otogar

Konakoğl Recreation Facility

Abant Hotels

Elmalık

Köroğlu Dinlenme Tesisleri

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Istanbul to Bolu? Compare all modes of transports from Istanbul to Bolu.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Bolu

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

FAQs about the Istanbul to Bolu bus

How much does a Istanbul Bolu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 4h 0m to reach Bolu. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 30 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bolu.

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

Every day, the Istanbul to Bolu bus route is served by approximately 157 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Bolu is offered by Pamukkale Turizm and takes 2h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Bolu?

The earliest bus arriving in Bolu from Istanbul starts at 9:15 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 Istanbul to Bolu?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Bolu starts at 11:59 PM. 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 Istanbul Bolu route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Bolu?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Bolu 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 Efe Tur.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Bolu 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 Istanbul Bolu 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 Istanbul Bolu 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 Istanbul to Bolu on your planned travel date.

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

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 157 daily trips between Istanbul and Bolu. 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 Istanbul to Bolu?

Prices and availability for 157 trips between Istanbul and Bolu 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 Istanbul to Bolu

Economy

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

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Bolu

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