There are 4 ways to get from Haskovo to Istanbul by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
4h 20m₺750–1,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 4m₺492–756Drive 340.4 km
- Drive from Haskovo to Istanbulcar 340.4 km
3h 16m₺2,786–4,024Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Bayrampaşabus
6h 18m₺1,084–1,481
Haskovo to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haskovo to Istanbul is to train which costs 490 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Haskovo to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Haskovo Central Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Haskovo to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Haskovo and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Haskovo and Istanbul is 336 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.
The best way to get from Haskovo to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
The bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Haskovo to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Haskovo Central Bus Station.
Haskovo to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Dimitrovgrad station.
The best way to get from Haskovo to Istanbul is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 490 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Haskovo, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haskovo to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 9h 4m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,447
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,250
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Haskovo to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,500
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Booking & Getting There
Haskovo to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Haskovo. It is currently 7:13 AM in Haskovo and 8:13 AM in Istanbul.
Haskovo to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haskovo to Istanbul is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Haskovo to Istanbul.
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