There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
6h 10m$18–28Bus, night train, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Halkalı Marmaraybus Bn1
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Svilengradnighttrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgradtrain Ic / ...
8h 19m$6–11Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Svilengradtrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgradtrain Ic / ...
9h 49m$9–15Drive 314.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Simeonovgradcar 314.7 km
3h 8m$50–72Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Simeonovgradbus
7h 28m$26–48
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is to bus and night train and train which costs $5 - $12 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Dimitrovgrad via Haskovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Simeonovgrad via Halkalı and Svilengrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Istanbul and Simeonovgrad is 375 km. The road distance is 314.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $17 - $28.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad, including transfers.
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $17 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Simeonovgrad, Bulgaria?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Haskovo once daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Simeonovgrad via Halkalı and Svilengrad in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Night train from Halkali to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Langa Davutpaşa to Halkalı Marmaray
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Stara Zagora to Simeonovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.
Simeonovgrad is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:01 AM in Istanbul and 6:01 AM in Simeonovgrad.
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad.
There are 16+ hotels available in Simeonovgrad.