Transportation to Bayburt is mostly provided by road. The city is strategically located between the Eastern Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia regions, so bus services are available from various cities in Turkey. However, there are no direct air or rail connections to Bayburt. The nearest airports are Trabzon and Erzurum airports, both of which are approximately two to three hours drive from Bayburt. Private car, bus or taxi options are available for transportation from these airports to Bayburt.
In terms of transportation within the province, Bayburt is a relatively small city, so the urban transportation network is limited. Transportation within the city is generally provided by personal vehicles, minibuses and taxis. Minibus lines in the center of Bayburt make regular trips to the important points of the city and the surrounding neighborhoods. In addition, taxi services in the city are also quite common and reasonably priced.
Transportation to Bayburt University can also be easily provided by city transportation. The university is located about 7-8 kilometers from the city center and local minibus lines regularly serve the area where the university is located. These services, which are especially busy in the morning and evening hours for students and academic staff, make transportation to the university very practical. Alternatively, personal vehicles or taxis can also be used for transportation to the university.
As a result, transportation to Bayburt and important points within the province is provided by road and urban transportation services are carried out mainly by local minibuses and taxis. Transportation to the university can be easily carried out by both city minibus lines and personal vehicles.