There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora by bus, night train, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
6h 42m$25–47Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 32m$8–32Drive 365.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Nova Zagoracar 365.6 km
4h 17m$58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
- Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Nova Zagoratrain Ic
8h 19m$22–46
Istanbul to Nova Zagora by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora is to night train which costs $8 - $35 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Nova Zagora. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Nova Zagora via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Nova Zagora. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Nova Zagora via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Istanbul and Nova Zagora is 403 km. The road distance is 365.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Istanbul to Nova Zagora, including transfers.
Istanbul to Nova Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Nova Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Nova Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
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 $23–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $6–27 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $6–9
Train from Vladimir Pavlov to Nova Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–42
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $19–28
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Nova Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Nova Zagora is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Istanbul to Nova Zagora.
There are eight+ hotels available in Nova Zagora.