What is the best way to travel from Bolu to Istanbul?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Buses to Istanbul from Bolu. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 27 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Istanbul from Bolu?
You can reach Istanbul with just £4 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar3h 10m000:20Bolu03:30Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 00:20:08 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 03:30:08. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m001:40Bolu05:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 01:40:58 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:20:58. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m003:00Bolu05:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:00:00 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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BlaBlaCar3h 10m003:10Bolu06:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:10:06 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 06:20:06. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m003:50Bolu07:30Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:50:00 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Malatya Kayisi Kent5h 0m008:30BoluCentral bus station13:30IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Malatya Kayisi Kent goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 08:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Yeni Aksaray Seyahat6h 0m016:15BoluCentral bus station22:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 16:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm5h 0m020:15BoluCentral bus station01:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 20:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm5h 0m004:00BoluCentral bus station09:00IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 04:00:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Ben Turizm5h 0m005:00BoluCentral bus station10:00IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 05:00:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Ben Turizm6h 0m001:45BoluCentral bus station07:45IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 01:45:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Yeni Aksaray Seyahat5h 0m000:15BoluCentral bus station05:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 00:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm6h 0m002:15BoluCentral bus station08:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 02:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Villa Seyahat6h 0m007:00BoluCentral bus station13:00IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Villa Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Malatya Kayisi Kent6h 0m008:30BoluCentral bus station14:30IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Malatya Kayisi Kent goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Kamil Koc5h 10m001:30BoluCentral bus station06:40IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 01:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Kamil Koc5h 45m002:00BoluCentral bus station07:45IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 02:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Kamil Koc5h 40m002:30BoluCentral bus station08:10IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 02:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Kamil Koc5h 30m003:30BoluCentral bus station09:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 03:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Kamil Koc4h 45m005:15BoluCentral bus station10:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 05:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Bolu to Istanbul?
You can get to Istanbul from Bolu in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m003:00Bolu05:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:00:00 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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BlaBlaCar3h 10m000:20Bolu03:30Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 00:20:08 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 03:30:08. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 10m003:10Bolu06:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:10:06 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 06:20:06. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m001:40Bolu05:20Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 01:40:58 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 05:20:58. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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BlaBlaCar3h 40m003:50Bolu07:30Istanbul0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 03:50:00 to , Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 07:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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Malatya Kayisi Kent5h 0m008:30BoluCentral bus station13:30IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Malatya Kayisi Kent goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 08:30:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm5h 0m020:15BoluCentral bus station01:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 20:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm5h 0m004:00BoluCentral bus station09:00IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Çağdaş Kiğı Karakoçan Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 04:00:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Ben Turizm5h 0m005:00BoluCentral bus station10:00IstanbulHarem central bus station0EconomyA Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 05:00:00 to Harem central bus station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Yeni Aksaray Seyahat6h 0m016:15BoluCentral bus station22:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 04/12/2025 16:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 04/12/2025 22:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Fastest Buses Thursday
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Yeni Aksaray Seyahat5h 0m000:15BoluCentral bus station05:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Yeni Aksaray Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 00:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Ben Turizm6h 0m001:45BoluCentral bus station07:45IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Ben Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 01:45:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm6h 0m002:15BoluCentral bus station08:15IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Gülnarlılar Mersin Nur Turizm goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 02:15:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Villa Seyahat6h 0m007:00BoluCentral bus station13:00IstanbulAlibeyköy Otogarı0EconomyA Bus from Villa Seyahat goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 07:00:00 to Alibeyköy Otogarı, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Malatya Kayisi Kent6h 0m008:30BoluCentral bus station14:30IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Malatya Kayisi Kent goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Kamil Koc4h 45m005:15BoluCentral bus station10:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 05:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Kamil Koc5h 10m001:30BoluCentral bus station06:40IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 01:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Kamil Koc5h 30m003:30BoluCentral bus station09:00IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 03:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Kamil Koc5h 40m002:30BoluCentral bus station08:10IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 02:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Kamil Koc5h 45m002:00BoluCentral bus station07:45IstanbulEsenler Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central bus station, Bolu (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 02:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bolu to Istanbul
What are the most popular stations in Bolu and Istanbul?
In Bolu, you will usually depart from Central bus station, Elmalık or Konakoğl Recreation Facility, while in Istanbul you will be arriving at Otogar Coach Station, Esenler Coach Station or Sultanahmet Square Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Istanbul from Bolu? With 6 connections between 27 Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bolu and Istanbul, you can pay as low as £4 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Istanbul in just 2h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bolu and Istanbul are BlaBlaCar, Kamil Koc and Malatya Kayisi Kent, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bolu and Istanbul is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Akçaalan or to Üsküdar, and look at flights from , and landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bolu to Istanbul?
The most popular companies between Bolu and Istanbul, are BlaBlaCar, Kamil Koc and Malatya Kayisi Kent. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Kamil Koc, Malatya Kayisi Kent, Yeni Aksaray Seyahat and 4 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Bolu to Istanbul
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bolu to Istanbul. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bolu to Istanbul
How can I reach Istanbul from Bolu?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Istanbul from Bolu.
How far is Istanbul from Bolu?
The distance between Bolu and Istanbul is 223.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bolu and Istanbul?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 38 kgs, and a flight 55 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bolu to Istanbul?
You can get to Istanbul with just £4 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Bolu to Istanbul?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Istanbul in just 2h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
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Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bolu and to Istanbul. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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