The cheapest and fastest buses from Istanbul to Zonguldak
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Zonguldak is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Zonguldak will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Istanbul for Zonguldak 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 243 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 Istanbul to Zonguldak
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Zonguldak among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €218.
Distance: 243 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €225 Average price |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Zonguldak bus times
The table below shows live departures for Istanbul to Zonguldak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h00 | 5:00 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h50 | 4:50 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h30 | 4:50 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h40 | 5:00 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h50 | 7:10 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 7h00 | 7:20 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h55 | 9:25 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h35 | 9:25 PM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 6h45 | 9:35 PM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h26 | 3:25 AM Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:59 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 6h35 | 3:34 AM Zonguldak, Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Zonguldak
Buses from Istanbul to Zonguldak run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 243 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 243 km |
Average bus duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc from Istanbul to ZonguldakYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Zonguldak with FlixBus, Pamukkale, Kamil Koc for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to Zonguldak
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Istanbul to Zonguldak 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 Zonguldak, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Istanbul, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and Istanbul, Dudullu Giden Yolcu Terminali. When arriving in Zonguldak, you can end your journey in coach stations like Zonguldak, Otogarı and Zonguldak, Kozlu Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Zonguldak, Otogarı, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Istanbul to Zonguldak
- 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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