How far is Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe by coach?

The distance between Istanbul Europe and Safranbolu by coach is approximately 195 miles (315 km).

Is there a way to reach Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe without a car?

You can travel to Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Esenler Otogarı	7h	05:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	22:50	Alibeyköy Otogarı	6h 40m	05:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	23:00	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	05:45	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	23:20	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 25m	05:45	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	23:58	Esenler Otogarı	7h 2m	07:00	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags

Get from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

7h 15mAverage duration

195 milesDistance

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 Wi-Fi. Metro Turizm ticket prices on this trip start at £13

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.

17 August 2023

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5788 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 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 Wi-Fi. Efe Tur ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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.

6 September 2023

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

Bakulesh P.

17 September 2019

more than half hour

Lai Ping C.

6 August 2019

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

How far is Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe by coach?
The distance between Istanbul Europe and Safranbolu by coach is approximately 195 miles (315 km).
Is there a way to reach Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe without a car?
You can travel to Safranbolu from Istanbul Europe by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£16

24/11

£14

Today

£16

26/11

£16

27/11

£16

28/11

£16

29/11

£16

30/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £19 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 £16, which is on 2025-11-26.

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.