There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Pliska by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
- Take the train from Varna to Kaspichantrain
6h 16m$204–484Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Kaspichantrain Ic
12h 17m$18–49Bus
- Take the bus from Instabul to Shumenbus
10h 29m$41–55Drive 447.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Pliskacar 447.2 km
6h 10m$71–102Bus via Kaspichan
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Shumenbus
11h 5m$33–58Bus via Kaspichan #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stopbus Citylines 56 / ...
12h 25m$32–81
Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pliska is to train and night train which costs $18 - $50 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pliska is to drive which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pliska. However, there are services departing from Instabul and arriving at Shumen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Pliska. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kaspichan via Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Istanbul and Pliska is 375 km. The road distance is 447.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Pliska without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Istanbul to Pliska, including transfers.
Istanbul to Pliska bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, depart from Instabul station.
Istanbul to Pliska train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Istanbul to Pliska bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Shumen station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pliska, Bulgaria?
Ruse Bus operates a bus from Instabul to Shumen 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 10h 6m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–380
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Varna to Kaspichan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Night train from Çerkezköy to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–31
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $7–10
- 1st Class
- $7–10
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Kaspichan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–49
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $26–40
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Shumen Kaliakra Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Pliska train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pliska is 447 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Pliska.
There are 63+ hotels available in Pliska.