There are 3 ways to get from Istanbul to Svilengrad by bus, train, or car
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Istanbul to Svilengrad by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Svilengrad is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Svilengrad is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Svilengrad. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Svilengrad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Svilengrad via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Istanbul and Svilengrad is 263 km. The road distance is 269 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Svilengrad without a car is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $21 - $25.
The bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Svilengrad takes 6h 29m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Istanbul to Svilengrad bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Svilengrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Svilengrad is to bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $21 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Svilengrad, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Svilengrad 3 times a week. Tickets cost $21–25 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Svilengrad once daily. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- 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
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- Huntur
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Svilengrad bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Svilengrad station.
Svilengrad is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:10 AM in Istanbul and 4:10 AM in Svilengrad.
Istanbul to Svilengrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Svilengrad is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Istanbul to Svilengrad.
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