Bolu is located in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey and has a strategic location between major cities such as Ankara and Istanbul. This strategic location gives Bolu a great advantage in terms of transportation. The city is accessible by both road and railroad.
In road transportation, the D-100 highway (the old Istanbul-Ankara road) and TEM highway connect Bolu to important cities in Turkey. Buses running regularly on these roads provide direct transportation to big cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. In addition, Bolu bus station is located close to the city center and offers transportation to many parts of Turkey with the services of various bus companies.
Urban transportation is provided by bus lines operated by Bolu Municipality and private public buses. Regular trips are made to various points of the city, meeting the transportation needs of the people in the city. In addition, commercial taxis and minibuses are other widely used means of transportation in Bolu.
There are also various options for transportation to universities in Bolu. Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University is known as the largest educational institution in the city and transportation from the city center to the campus can be easily provided by municipal buses and private public buses. The shuttle buses organized especially for university students are designed with class hours in mind and provide students with great convenience in daily transportation.
Bolu is a highly functional city in terms of access both within and outside the city with its transportation infrastructure and organized transportation services. These transportation facilities contribute significantly to the economic, social and educational life of the city and make Bolu a preferred place to both live and study.