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How to get fromIstanbul to Karlovoby bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Karlovo by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kazanlak to Karlovotrain train Ic / ...
    7h 48m
    $25–49

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain train Re
    2. Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Tulovo to Karlovotrain train Ic / ...
    11h 43m
    $10–18

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Karlovotrain train Re / ...
    14h 14m
    $13–21

  4. Drive 444.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Karlovocar car 444.4 km
    4h 46m
    $70–102

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Karlovobus bus
    8h 45m

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane IST - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Karlovotrain train
    8h 20m
    $105–238

Istanbul to Karlovo by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Yenikapi to Karlovo via Halkalı and Plovdiv in around 14h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Karlovo via Plovdiv in around 8h 45m.

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