With Amasra’s historic harbour and castle, İnkumu beach and Küre Mountains National Park, it is a destination for weekend trips.
Istanbul – Bartın distance and journey time
| From the European Side (Şişli/Mecidiyeköy) | 431 km |
|---|---|
| From the Asian Side (Kadıköy) | 427 km |
| Driving time by car | about 4 h 30 min |
| Driving time by minibus / coach | about 5 h 15 min |
| Journey including compulsory breaks | about 6 hours |
| Driver plan | one driver, 1 compulsory break |
You arrive the same day with one driver; at least 1 compulsory break of 45 minutes is taken on the way. Under the regulations, drivers of passenger vehicles may not drive for more than 4.5 hours without a break or more than 9 hours in total within 24 hours; after 4.5 hours of driving, a break of at least 45 minutes is taken. Because of the speed limits for coaches and minibuses of 100 km/h on motorways and 90 km/h on dual carriageways, journey times are longer than by car.
Distances to popular districts of Bartın
| District | Highlights | Distance | Time incl. breaks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amasra | historic harbour and castle | 446 km | 6 h 15 min |
Day trip or overnight stay?
As the return driving time exceeds the driver’s legal daily limit of 9 hours, a programme with at least one overnight stay is recommended instead of a day trip. On overnight tours, the vehicle and driver can stay with your group throughout the programme.
Departure points
Our vehicle picks up your group from any of Istanbul’s 39 districts, from several points if needed. When departing from outlying districts such as Silivri, Çatalca, Şile or Tuzla, the distance may differ by a few dozen kilometres; the quote is prepared according to your departure address. Istanbul districts and other provinces
Frequently planned routes
- Istanbul – Bartın one-way or return
- Istanbul – Amasra (Bartın)
- Bartın overnight group tour (vehicle and driver throughout the programme)
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does it take from Istanbul to Bartın by minibus or coach?
Can a group day trip from Istanbul to Bartın be organised?
How long does it take from Istanbul to Amasra by minibus?
How is the price for a journey to Bartın determined?
Distances and travel times are approximate values calculated with OpenStreetMap data; actual times vary with the pick-up address, traffic, weather and breaks.
