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How to get fromIstanbul to Nova Zagoraby bus, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora by bus, night train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus bus
    6h 42m
    $25–45

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 57m
    $7–31

  3. Drive  365.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Nova Zagoracar car 365.6 km
    4h 17m
    $59–86

  4. Bus via Instabul

    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Route 1800
    9h 49m
    $21–31

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  • Distance: 402.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Nova Zagora, Bulgaria?

Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora 3 times a week. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $5–26 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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