Driving from Ankara to Bolu
Bolu lies 139 km (87 mi) north-west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 170 km (106 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ankara | Bolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 184,682 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 733 m (2,405 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book car hire from Ankara to Bolu
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Staying in Bolu
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Common questions
How far is Bolu from Ankara?
139 km (87 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 170 km (106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bolu by car?
About 2 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Bolu?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.