There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv by bus, 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
6h 55m$13–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
11h 49m$11–17Drive 411.3 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Plovdivcar 411.3 km
3h 53m$67–97Bus #2
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus N1999
6h 55m$27–61
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul station to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Тунела – север-изток via Срещу автогара Юг. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Plovdiv via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Istanbul and Plovdiv is 411 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $13 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Istanbul to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $13 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Citylines
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 4:46 AM in Istanbul and 3:46 AM in Plovdiv.
Istanbul to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Plovdiv is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Istanbul to Plovdiv.
There are 848+ hotels available in Plovdiv.