The cheapest and fastest buses from Batumi to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€36
Fastest journey
1 d 45 m
Average duration
1 d 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1061 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Batumi to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Batumi to Istanbul will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 1 buses that leave Batumi for Istanbul on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 1061 km distance in an average of 1 d 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Batumi to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Batumi to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, and a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 1061 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €252 Average price |
19h 41m Average total duration 19h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Batumi to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Batumi to Istanbul buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:30 PM Batumi Central | 24h45 | 4:15 PM Istanbul | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Batumi to Istanbul
Buses from Batumi to Istanbul run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €68 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:45, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 1061 km distance in 20h 0m.
Distance 1061 km |
Average bus duration 19h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 0m |
First bus 11:45 |
Last bus 15:00 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Metro Turizm from Batumi to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Batumi to Istanbul with Infobus, Metro Turizm for as low as €68. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Batumi to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Batumi to Istanbul by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Batumi, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Batumi, Gogebashvili Street - Cable Car, Batumi, International Airport (ბათუმის, საერთაშორისო აეროპორტი) and Batumi, K’atolik’uri Ek’lesia (ბათუმი, კათოლიკური ეკლესია). When arriving in Istanbul, you can end your trip in coach stations like İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1), Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Batumi, Gogebashvili Street - Cable Car, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at İstanbul, Havalimanı (Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No: 1), located 20.1 miles (32.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Batumi to Istanbul
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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