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How to get fromHarmanli to Istanbulby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Harmanli to Istanbul by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    6h 10m
    ₺1,055–2,366
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    7h 11m
    ₺450–693
  3. Drive 301 km

    1. Drive from Harmanli to Istanbulcar car 301 km
    2h 54m
    ₺2,260–3,264
  4. Bus via Svilengrad

    1. Take the bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    8h 23m
    ₺1,000–1,300

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Harmanli, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Arda Tur also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Svilengrad to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺380–550 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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