There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Aytos by bus, night train, 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 Istanbul to Burgasbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
6h 33m$37–38Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Aitostrain Ic
10h 5m$8–33Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Aytoscar 331.1 km
4h 25m$53–76Bus via Burgas West
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
6h 54m$21–44Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
7h 8m$24–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Aytos is to night train and train which costs $8 - $35 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Aytos is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Aytos. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Aytos via Burgas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Aytos. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Aitos via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Istanbul and Aytos is 338 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Aytos without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs $36 - $38.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Istanbul to Aytos, including transfers.
Istanbul to Aytos bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Aytos train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Aytos bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Burgas station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Aytos, Bulgaria?
LIKEBUS operates a bus from Istanbul to Burgas twice daily. Tickets cost $33 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–26
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–9
Train from Stara Zagora to Aitos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Istanbul to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $18–27
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Citylines
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Booking & Getting There
Aytos is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:16 AM in Istanbul and 3:16 AM in Aytos.
Istanbul to Aytos train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Aytos is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Aytos.
There are 12+ hotels available in Aytos.




















