There are 5 ways to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
8h 50m$15–37Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
9h 9m$9–16Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
11h 27m$12–71Drive 400.8 km
- Drive from Halkalı to Plovdivcar 400.8 km
3h 47m$64–92Bus via Langa Davutpaşa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
8h 58m$29–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv is to train and night train which costs $8 - $16 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Halkalı to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from 1. Etap Konutları and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Çifte Dutlar and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Halkalı to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Halkalı and arriving at Plovdiv via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Halkalı and Plovdiv is 419 km. The road distance is 400.8 km.
The best way to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $14 - $40.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Halkalı to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Halkalı to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Halkalı to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $14 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $75 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Halkalı, Istanbul, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South twice daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $11–67 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–67
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- $38
- Single Room
- $67
- Four Person Room
- $33
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Halkalı to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Halkalı to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halkalı to Plovdiv is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Halkalı to Plovdiv.
There are 847+ hotels available in Plovdiv.