There are 5 ways to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
8h 48m$29–67Train, 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 / ...
7h 59m$8–14Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
10h 17m$11–67Drive 401.1 km
- Drive from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdivcar 401.1 km
3h 48m$64–92Bus via Yeşilyurt
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
8h 50m$16–38
Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv is to train and night train which costs $8 - $15 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Halkalı Marmaray and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via Istanbul Esenler Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halkalı and arriving at Plovdiv. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Halkalı (Station) and Plovdiv is 445 km. The road distance is 401.1 km.
The best way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 8h 48m and costs $28 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $70 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Halkalı (Station), Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. 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
- +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
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Halkalı (Station) to Plovdiv.
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