There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Karnobat 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgas to Karnobatbus
7h 3m$37–40Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Karnobattrain Ic
9h 48m$12–37Drive 355.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Karnobatcar 355.6 km
4h 33m$56–81Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Burgas to Karnobatbus
7h 38m$24–53Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
- Take the bus from Burgas West to Karnobatbus
7h 47m$23–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Karnobat is to night train and train which costs $12 - $40 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Karnobat is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Karnobat. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Karnobat via Burgas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Karnobat. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Karnobat via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Istanbul and Karnobat is 362 km. The road distance is 355.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Karnobat without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $36 - $40.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Istanbul to Karnobat, including transfers.
Istanbul to Karnobat bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Karnobat train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Karnobat bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Burgas station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Karnobat, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Karnobat via Burgas in around 7h 3m.
- 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 Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–4
- 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
- +359 056 846081
- [email protected]
- Website
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Burgas to Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Burgas to Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
- 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
- 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 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Burgas West to Karnobat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Burgas Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Karnobat is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:01 PM in Istanbul and 3:01 PM in Karnobat.
Istanbul to Karnobat train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Karnobat is 356 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Istanbul to Karnobat.
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