Bolu is about 3 hours from Istanbul and 2 hours from Ankara on the Anatolian Motorway (TEM); the motorway passes through the Bolu Mountain Tunnel. There is no airport in the province.
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Getting to the Districts of Bolu: Distances
| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolu Central District | — | Bolu lies on the Ankara-Istanbul motorway (TEM). It is 190 km from Ankara and 260 km from Istanbul. Intercity bus services run very frequently. The nearest airport is Ankara Esenboğa Airport. | Directions |
| Dörtdivan | 25 km | Dörtdivan is 25 km from Bolu city centre. Regular minibus services run from Bolu. | Directions |
| Gerede | 38 km | Gerede is about 38 km from Bolu city centre as the crow flies. The district lies on the Anatolian Motorway and the D-100 highway; it is about 140 km from Ankara. | Directions |
| Göynük | 50 km | Göynük is 50 km from Bolu city centre. Regular minibus services run from Bolu. It is close to the Ankara–İstanbul motorway. | Directions |
| Kıbrıscık | 60 km | Kıbrıscık is 60 km from Bolu city centre. Minibus services run from Bolu. | Directions |
| Mengen | 40 km | Mengen is 40 km from Bolu city centre. Regular minibus services run from Bolu. It is close to the Ankara–İstanbul motorway. | Directions |
| Mudurnu | 35 km | Mudurnu lies 35 km from Bolu city centre. Regular minibus services run from Bolu. It is close to the Ankara-Istanbul motorway. | Directions |
| Seben | 45 km | Seben is 45 km from Bolu city centre. There are minibus services from Bolu. | Directions |
| Yeniçağa | 30 km | Yeniçağa is 30 km from the Bolu provincial centre. It lies on the Ankara–Istanbul motorway (TEM). There are regular minibus services from Bolu. | Directions |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Bolu?
You can reach Bolu by road. Bolu is about 3 hours from Istanbul and 2 hours from Ankara on the Anatolian Motorway (TEM); the motorway passes through the Bolu Mountain Tunnel. There is no airport in the province.
Which districts of Bolu are closest to and farthest from the centre?
The closest district to the centre of Bolu is Dörtdivan (25 km) and the farthest is Kıbrıscık (60 km).
How do I get directions to Bolu?
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Bolu from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.