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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Trabzon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Trabzon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A bus is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 10m.
You'll arrive about 10h 27m sooner (1h 52m by flight vs 12h 19m by car) and save roughly $73 compared to fuel and tolls ($88 vs $161). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Trabzon
How to get from Istanbul to Trabzon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:20 PM17h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı3:30 PMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:20 PM17h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı3:30 PMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- PC28244:45 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport6:25 PMTrabzon Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus6:20 PM17h30İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı11:50 AMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM17h30Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)3:30 PMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM17h50Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)11:50 AMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$391One-way0 transfers
- PC28186:20 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport8:00 PMTrabzon Airport$591One-way0 transfers
- PC28226:50 AM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport8:30 AMTrabzon Airport$681One-way0 transfers
- PC28268:35 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport10:15 PMTrabzon Airport$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A bus is $39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 10m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Trabzon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Trabzon Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı and arrive in Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali.
- Travel with FlixBus, Kanberoğlu Turizm, Kamil Koc to go to Trabzon by bus.
- Travel with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, AJet to go to Trabzon by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Kanberoğlu Turizm, Kamil Koc.
- 13 direct flights per day with Pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
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