There are 6 ways to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
10h₺903–2,107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
14h 27m₺932–4,452Drive 578.3 km
- Drive from Botevgrad to Istanbulcar 578.3 km
5h 30m₺4,443–6,418Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
6h 29m₺4,895–13,349Bus #2
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
10h₺1,353–2,107Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
6h 31m₺6,298–15,372
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul is to bus which costs 900 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs 4.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Botevgrad to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Botevgrad and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Botevgrad and Istanbul is 616 km. The road distance is 578.3 km.
The best way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs 900 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Botevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Botevgrad station.
Botevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Botevgrad to Istanbul is 578 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Botevgrad to Istanbul.
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What companies run services between Botevgrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Botevgrad to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia Central Bus Station and Sofia in around 10h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,320
- Single Room
- ₺4,180
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,040
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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