How to get from Çayeli to Istanbul
- 983 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Çayeli to Istanbul: bus. The two cities are about 983 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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983 km
Çayeli to Istanbul: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Çayeli → İstanbul Dudullubus
Metro Turizm·16h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Çayeli to Istanbul
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:45 and the last at 13:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 10:45 | 13:45 |
| Lüks Karadeniz Seyahatbus | 1 | 18:45 | 18:45 |
| Metro Turizmbus | 9 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 10:45
- 13:45
All departuresLüks Karadeniz Seyahat
- 18:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Çayeli to Istanbul works
Start with a Metro Turizm bus from Çayeli to İstanbul Dudullu, about 16h 15m. In total it's roughly €63 over 16h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Çayeli to Istanbul: common questions
When is the first bus from Çayeli to Istanbul?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:45 and the last at 13:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Çayeli to Istanbul?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 10:45 and 13:45.
How far is Istanbul from Çayeli?
About 983 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Çayeli to Istanbul?
On this route you travel with Metro Turizm.
What is the cheapest way to get from Çayeli to Istanbul?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Metro Turizm
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026