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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 57m Average total duration 17h 27m 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 |
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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 $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 27m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC28309:30 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport11:10 PMTrabzon Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:20 PM17h25İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı3:45 PMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
PC28309:30 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport11:10 PMTrabzon Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 PM17h45Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)3:45 PMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM18h10İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı5:30 AMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM18h30Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)5:30 AMTrabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali$481One-way0 transfers
PC28225:15 AM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport6:55 AMTrabzon Airport$601One-way0 transfers
PC472411:10 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport12:50 AMTrabzon Airport$601One-way0 transfers
PC28244:00 PM1h40Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport5:40 PMTrabzon Airport$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Trabzon:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Trabzon costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Trabzon take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 27m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Trabzon, Yeni Otobüs terminali.
- Travel with FlixBus, Kamil Koc to go to Trabzon by bus.
- Travel with pegasus, Turkish Airlines to go to Trabzon by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Kamil Koc.
- 12 direct flights per day with pegasus, Turkish Airlines.
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