Trabzon Intercity Bus Terminal is the city’s main point for intercity bus travel, about 2 km from the centre. From there, you can find road connections toward Rize, Artvin, Gümüşhane and other Turkish cities, with practical options for reaching the terminal by taxi, minibus or city bus.
- Location: About 2 km from Trabzon city centre.
- From Atatürk Alanı: Taxi or minibus dolmuş.
- Rize service: Rize Trabzon Durağı publishes regular departures, with hours varying by weekday and weekend.
- Hotel distance: The terminal is about 2.1 km from Park Square Hotel, so take a taxi or local bus for the transfer.
Where is Trabzon Intercity Bus Terminal?
Trabzon Intercity Bus Terminal is about 2 km from the city centre, making it a short onward trip from central Trabzon. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism identifies taxis and minibus dolmuş services from Atatürk Alanı as ways to reach the terminal.
For a pickup or drop-off, the Ministry gives the terminal telephone numbers as +90 462 325 23 43 and +90 462 325 20 81. The terminal is also known as Trabzon Otogar, so that name can help when searching for it in local transport information.
How do you get to the terminal from central Trabzon?
You can reach the terminal from central Trabzon by taxi, minibus dolmuş or city bus. Route 204 runs “Pulathane Bul. - Tanjant - Meydan - Otogar,” connecting Meydan with the otogar, or bus terminal.
Routes 119 and 130 both include Meydan and Sahil Peron, with destinations Yalıncak (Adli Tıp) and Bostancı Bulak respectively. They are not terminal routes, so check your stop and destination before boarding. Trabzon Ulaşım provides route and stop information, bus departure times and trip-planning features.
If you are arriving by air first, the city-centre leg is covered in this guide to getting from Trabzon Airport to the city centre. From there, you can continue toward the terminal by the available local transport options.
Which regional bus routes run from Trabzon?
Trabzon has road connections toward Rize, Artvin, Batumi and Tbilisi, as well as Gümüşhane, Bayburt, Erzurum, Giresun, Ordu, Samsun, Ankara and Istanbul. Avrasya University says the terminal serves destinations throughout Turkey and that intercity bus companies are privately owned, so schedules may vary.
For the Trabzon to Rize bus, Rize Trabzon Durağı publishes weekday departure hours as 06:30–22:30 and weekend hours as 07:00–22:30. Its vehicles leave every 30 minutes or when full. For the return journey, the published hours are 06:30–21:00 on weekdays and 07:15–21:00 on weekends.
Use the terminal as the start of a wider coastal trip: this guide to planning a Trabzon to Rize journey focuses on the onward trip and what to combine there.
How should you plan your departure?
Because private companies set their own schedules and timings may vary, reserve your intercity bus in advance. For city buses, use Trabzon Ulaşım to check routes, stops and departure times as part of your connection planning.
Before you go, check the official site for the operator’s current timetable and booking details. Leave time to reach the terminal and confirm that your departure point is the intercity otogar, especially if your journey includes a local bus or minibus connection.
FAQs
How far is the terminal from Trabzon city centre?
Trabzon Intercity Bus Terminal is about 2 km from the city centre.
Can you travel from Trabzon to Rize by bus?
Yes. Rize Trabzon Durağı publishes service between Trabzon and Rize, with departures every 30 minutes or when vehicles are full.
Do you need to book an intercity bus in advance?
Avrasya University recommends reserving in advance because the bus companies are privately owned and their schedules may vary.