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Compare bus and flight for Istanbul to Trabzon
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 15m Average total duration 17h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Istanbul to Trabzon
Compare the available ways to get from Istanbul to Trabzon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A bus is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $157 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114. The journey takes 17h 45m versus 12h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- FlixBus
10:20 PM 17h10 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 3:30 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:20 PM 17h10 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 3:30 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
PC28106:20 AM 1h35 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 7:55 AM Trabzon Airport $59 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
10:00 PM 17h30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) 3:30 PM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:20 PM 17h30 İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 11:50 AM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:00 PM 17h50 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) 11:50 AM Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
- PC2822
5:25 PM 1h35 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 7:00 PM Trabzon Airport $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - PC2824
12:05 AM 1h35 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 1:40 AM Trabzon Airport $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - PC2828
11:05 PM 1h35 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 12:40 AM Trabzon Airport $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A bus is $95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
- Around 15 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 Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, CitizenPlane to go to Trabzon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trabzon by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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