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Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Plovdiv and Istanbul Otogar takes 6h and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration
415 km
Distance
₺1,200
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Plovdiv and Istanbul Otogar. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Plovdiv is at 1:15 PM which arrives into Istanbul Otogar at 7:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 415 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul Otogar, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 7h. Four other operators also service this route.

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