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Istanbul to Trabzon bus

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Istanbul - Trabzon Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 20 intercity buses per day from Istanbul to Trabzon. Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Trabzon usually takes around 16 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance560 mi (901 km)
Shortest duration15h 10m
Cheapest price$38.94
Trips per day20
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Istanbul to Trabzon?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Istanbul to Trabzon. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus2016h 53m$48.85
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 20 trips from Istanbul to Trabzon, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 53 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 901 kilometers from Istanbul to Trabzon. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."

The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Istanbul to Trabzon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 20 scheduled buses that travel from Istanbul to Trabzon every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Istanbul to Trabzon without transferring.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Istanbul?

Main departure station: Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı

Buses to Trabzon leave from 3 stations in Istanbul.

All bus stations in Istanbul:

  • Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı

  • Alibeykoy

  • Dudullu Bus Sta

Where does the bus arrive in Trabzon?

Main arrival station: Değirmendere Mah.otogar İçi No:53

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Trabzon.

Bus stations in Trabzon:

  • Değirmendere Mah.otogar İçi No:53

  • Akçaabat

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