There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus via Haskovo
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
6h 6m$18–28Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Svilengradnighttrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgradtrain Ic / ...
8h 39m$7–15Drive 314.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Simeonovgradcar 314.7 km
3h 8m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanlibus
6h 25m$24–25Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Haskovobus
7h 13m$23–27Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Svilengradtrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Simeonovgradtrain Ic / ...
9h 49m$9–15
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is to train and night train which costs $7 - $15 and takes 8h 39m.
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 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Simeonovgrad via Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy and Svilengrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
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 via Haskovo which takes 6h 6m and costs $17 - $28.
It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Istanbul(Halkali) station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Simeonovgrad is to bus via Haskovo which takes 6h 6m 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 Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- 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
- +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
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.
Istanbul to Simeonovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy 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 15+ hotels available in Simeonovgrad.