The cheapest and fastest buses from Trabzon to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
18 h 49 m
Average duration
19 h 6 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
904 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trabzon to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trabzon to Istanbul will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 6 buses that leave Trabzon for Istanbul on Wed, Nov 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 904 km distance in an average of 19 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 49 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 19 h 20 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.
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FlixBusTravel Information
Compare bus and flight for Trabzon to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Trabzon to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 904 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
17h 56m Average total duration 17h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trabzon to Istanbul bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:31 AM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 18h49 | 4:20 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:31 AM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 19h09 | 4:40 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 19h20 | 7:50 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 19h00 | 7:30 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 19h30 | 9:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali | 19h10 | 9:10 AM İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
Distance 904 km |
Average bus duration 17h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 16h 45m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc from Trabzon to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Trabzon to Istanbul with FlixBus, Ali Osman ULUSOY, Kamil Koc for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı, located 7.9 miles (12.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Trabzon 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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