How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The cheapest bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu start from $24. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The average bus travel time from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 313 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 16m and is operated by Metro Turizm .

Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Metro Turizm , Pamukkale Turizm , FlixBus , Efe Tur .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

A bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 788 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	5:30am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6h 40m	5:30am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	5:45am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:20pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 25m	5:45am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:58pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h 2m	7:00am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags

Get from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

313 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Metro Turizm ticket prices on this trip start at $24

Metro Turizm Istanbul Europe Safranbolu recent customer reviews

The bus was very comfortable and the driver and his assistant were both good as we didn't speak Turkish. A drink and food was a welcome surprise

Peter C.

August 17, 2023

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5789 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Efe Tur

4/561 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.3

Based on 61 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Efe Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $25

Efe Tur Istanbul Europe Safranbolu recent customer reviews

No English spoken, staff were quite abrasive and kept asking questions aggressively that I couldn’t answer as I don’t speak Turkish.

Christian S.

September 6, 2023

Good clean bus. Provided a bar of candy and juice and water.

Bakulesh P.

September 17, 2019

more than half hour

Lai Ping C.

August 6, 2019

TR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu start from $24. The average price for this route is around $28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The average bus travel time from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 313 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 16m and is operated by Metro Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Metro Turizm, Pamukkale Turizm, FlixBus, Efe Tur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
A bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 788 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$28

11-27

$28

Today

$28

11-29

$28

11-30

$28

12-01

$28

12-02

$28

12-03

$25

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $34 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Metro Turizm will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.