There are 7 ways to get from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
5h 45m₺1,068–2,107Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Burgas to Stara Zagoratrain Ic
- Take the nighttrain from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 5m₺595–1,757Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burgas-BOJ to Istanbul320.4 km
3h 59mDrive 320.4 km
- Drive from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbulcar 320.4 km
3h 59m₺2,424–3,502Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
6h 36m₺10,632–23,765Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
6h 30m₺1,732–1,821Bus via Demokratsia
- Take the bus from Burgas West to Istanbul Otogaribus
7h 27m₺995–2,117
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 550 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Burgas Airport and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Burgas Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Burgas and arriving at Yenikapi via Stara Zagora and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Burgas Airport (BOJ) and Istanbul is 330 km. The road distance is 320.4 km.
The best way to get from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Burgas Bus Station South.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Burgas station.
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
What companies run services between Burgas Airport (BOJ), Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Arda Tur also services this route once daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–14,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Burgas to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺150–250
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺150–220
- 1st Class
- ₺190–250
Night train from Stara Zagora to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺290–1,269
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺290–410
- 1st Class
- ₺330–430
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
Shuttle from Sunny Beach to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–8,500
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,614
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Burgas West to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,988
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burgas-BOJ to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Istanbul.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burgas Airport (BOJ) and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.