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Trabzon to Istanbul Bus Schedule
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul: Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from Trabzon to Istanbul. Traveling by bus from Trabzon to Istanbul usually takes around 18 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 16 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 560 mi (901 km) |
| Shortest duration | 16h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $35.88 |
| Trips per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Trabzon to Istanbul?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Trabzon to Istanbul. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 15 | 18h 18m | $50.84 |
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 15 trips from Trabzon to Istanbul, and usually makes the trip in about 18 hours and 18 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 17 minutes to cover the 560 miles from Trabzon to Istanbul. However, the fastest bus only takes 16 hours and 15 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.
Because many passengers travel from Trabzon to Istanbul at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Trabzon to Istanbul, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Trabzon?
Main departure station: Değirmendere Mah.otogar İçi No:53
Trabzon has two bus stations with service to Istanbul.
All bus stations in Trabzon:
Değirmendere Mah.otogar İçi No:53
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Where does the bus arrive in Istanbul?
Main arrival station: Alibeykoy
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Istanbul.
All bus stations in Istanbul:
Alibeykoy
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