There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Burgas 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 Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
5h 35m$18–40Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Burgastrain Ic
10h 31m$9–33Drive 302.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Burgascar 302.7 km
3h 59m$48–69
Istanbul to Burgas by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Burgas is to night train and train which costs $9 - $35 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Burgas is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Burgas Bus Station South station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Burgas. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Burgas via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Istanbul and Burgas is 314 km. The road distance is 302.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Burgas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $18 - $40.
The bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South takes 5h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Istanbul to Burgas bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Istanbul to Burgas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Burgas bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Burgas Bus Station South.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Burgas, Bulgaria?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South twice daily. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- 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 Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- 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
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $18–26
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Booking & Getting There
Burgas is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:28 PM in Istanbul and 6:28 PM in Burgas.
Istanbul to Burgas train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Burgas is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Istanbul to Burgas.
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