Is there a bus/coach direct from Batumi, Georgia to Istanbul, Turkey?
I've been doing some online searches for a friend staying in my hostel here in Batumi who wants to travel to Istanbul tomorrow.
Now I know there are direct buses from various cities in Turkey to Tbilisi, because I took one from Samsun last year, and they pass through Batumi on the way.
But oddly, I can't seem to find any references online about which companies might let passengers board in Batumi to go to Istanbul. When I search I can only find people asking about buses over the past five years, but no solid answers.
So are my eyes funny or is there really this odd gap in the Georgia/Turkey bus connections?
We know there's no train but I assume if there's not a direct bus that getting to the border on a marshrutka and then taking a dolmuş to Trabzon and then finally taking a nice comfy long distance bus to Istanbul will work and won't be too difficult. But a direct bus will still be more straightforward if there is one.
Best Answer
Yes, there are buses by the company "Metro Turizm" going from Batumi bus station to Istanbul Aksaray Otogar every day in the morning and in the evening. In the high season you should buy tickets a week or two beforehand. Though, there are other companies' buses having the same route but be careful NOT TO USE 'Golden Turizm' buses! They often sell fake tickets! And they do not follow safety rules!
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How do I get from Batumi to Turkey?
The best way to get from Batumi to Turkey is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Hopa, which costs $22 - $35 and takes 22h 38m. How long is the flight from Batumi to Turkey? The quickest flight from Batumi Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.How do I get from Istanbul to Batumi?
The best way to get from Batumi to Istanbul is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Hopa, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 22h 38m.How do you get from Georgia to Turkey?
The best way to get from Turkey to Georgia is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs 1.900 \u20ba - 5.500 \u20ba. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 550 \u20ba - 2.100 \u20ba and takes 47h 50m.How far is Istanbul from Batumi?
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