What is the cheapest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Borovets and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Borovets to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Borovets and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Samokov and Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Borovets and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Borovets to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kostenets and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Borovets to Istanbul?

The distance between Borovets and Istanbul is 526 km. The road distance is 527.1 km.

How do I travel from Borovets to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Borovets to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Borovets to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Borovets to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Borovets to Istanbul bus from?

Borovets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.

Where do I catch the Borovets to Istanbul train from?

Borovets to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kostenets station.

Train or bus from Borovets to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Borovets to Istanbul bus arrive?

Borovets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Plovdiv station.

Where does the Borovets to Istanbul train arrive?

Borovets to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.

Can I drive from Borovets to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Borovets to Istanbul is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Borovets to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4175+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Borovets to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Borovets to Istanbul by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kostenets to Svilengradtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
10h 27m
₺1,646–2,125
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
14h 27m
₺823–3,709
Bus
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
10h 55m
₺844–1,964
Drive 527.1 km
1. Drive from Borovets to Istanbulcar 527.1 km
5h 19m
₺4,059–5,863
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
11h
₺1,544–3,364

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Distance: 525.8 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Borovets, Sofia, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Borovets to Yenikapi via Kostenets, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Borovets to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Samokov, Plovdiv, and Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 10h 55m.

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