What is the travel distance from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

About 195 miles (315 km) separate Istanbul Europe and Safranbolu.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on November 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 15m	4:45am	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
11:59pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 31m	6:30am	Safranbolu Otogarı	Fastest
1:30pm	Esenler Otogarı	8h	9:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
12:00pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 15m	7:15pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:45pm	Alibeyköy Otogarı	7h 45m	9:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	2:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
1:25am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 20m	7:45am	Safranbolu	Fastest
1:30pm	Esenler Otogarı	8h	9:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:50am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 30m	9:20am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Safranbolu	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 15m	4:45am	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
1:25am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 20m	7:45am	Safranbolu	Fastest
6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	2:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:50am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 30m	9:20am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	7:45am	Safranbolu	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:00am	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	2:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
1:25am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 20m	7:45am	Safranbolu	Fastest
1:30pm	Esenler Otogarı	8h	9:30pm	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:50am	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 30m	9:20am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
1:00am	Esenler Otogarı	7h	8:00am	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:29 PM +03.

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 $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

197 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20

Average bus trip duration7h 25m

Number of daily buses36

Earliest bus departure12:19am

Distance197 miles (317 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Metro Turizm

3/5254 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi1.4

Based on 254 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $17

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

4.5/5786 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/511,141 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Efe Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $19

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, Sindbad, Metro Turizm, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu Bus

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Best price found

10/30

$18

10/31

$18

Today

$18

11/02

$20

11/03

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11/04

$18

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11/06

$20

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu was searched and found on Oct 30, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $24 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-04.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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