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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 FlixBus, Metro Turizm or Kamil Koc for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$16

Sunday

$17

Monday

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

$17

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	5h 30m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/24/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:40 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/24/2026 1:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	2:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/24/2026 2:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Kamil Koc	5h 40m	2:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	8:10 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/24/2026 2:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Kamil Koc	5h 15m	2:35 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:50 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/24/2026 2:35:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 40m	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:10 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 1:30:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Pamukkale Turizm	3h 15m	2:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:30 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Pamukkale Turizm	3h 30m	3:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:30 AM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Pamukkale Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Efe Tur	3h 30m	10:15 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	1:45 PM	Istanbul	Dudullu Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Efe Tur goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM to Dudullu Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Kamil Koc	5h 30m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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 7/26/2026 2:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 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 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 15m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:45 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	5h 30m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 10m	1:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:40 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	2:00 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:45 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Kamil Koc	5h 40m	2:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	8:10 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Kamil Koc	5h 15m	2:35 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	7:50 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/28/2026 2:35:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
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 7/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
Kamil Koc	5h 30m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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 7/29/2026 2:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 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 7/29/2026 10:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 15m	12:30 AM	Bolu	Central bus station	5:45 AM	Istanbul	Alibeyköy Otogarı	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bolu to Istanbul is $12 on 7/28/2026. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 181 daily buses from Bolu to Istanbul. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 26 daily coaches between Bolu and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 146 buses from Bolu to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bolu and Istanbul, with 112 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bolu to Istanbul

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koc that travel 106 times every day by bus from Bolu to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bolu to Istanbul starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 44m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	106 Ø
Distance	138.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc, Efe Tur and Pamukkale Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Bolu to Istanbul

Every day, 106 buses from 5 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 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$18

Saturday 07/25

$17

Sunday 07/26

$17

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$12

Wednesday 07/29

$13

Thursday 07/30

$12

Friday 07/31

$16

Saturday 08/01

$18

Sunday 08/02

$18

Monday 08/03

$15

Tuesday 08/04

$15

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$16

Friday 08/07

$15

Saturday 08/08

$13

Sunday 08/09

$15

Monday 08/10

$15

Tuesday 08/11

$18

Wednesday 08/12

$13

Thursday 08/13

$15

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bolu to Istanbul. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bolu to Istanbul, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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

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 Bolu to Istanbul? Compare all modes of transports from Bolu to Istanbul.

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 $12 and takes 4h 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 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $19. 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 106 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 1h 44m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. 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 12:30 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 11:45 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 Bolu Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Bolu to Istanbul, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Metro Turizm 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: FlixBus, Metro Turizm 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.

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!