There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Svishtov by bus, night train, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Veliko Tarnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Svishtovbus
12h$29–52Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Levskitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Levski to Svishtovtrain Re
11h 21m$17–47Drive 543.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Svishtovcar 543.4 km
7h 3m$86–124Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Levskitrain
- Take the train from Levski to Svishtovtrain
10h 52m$97–270Bus via Instabul
- Take the bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovobus Route 1800
- Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Svishtovbus
14h 34m$31–44Fly Istanbul to Varna Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
- Take the train from Varna to Levskitrain
- Take the train from Levski to Svishtovtrain
11h 11m$202–421Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Levskitrain
- Take the train from Levski to Svishtovtrain
11h 13m$127–320
Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Svishtov is to night train and train which costs $17 - $50 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Svishtov is to drive which takes 7h 3m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Svishtov. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Svishtov via Veliko Turnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Svishtov. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Svishtov via Halkali, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Levski. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Istanbul and Svishtov is 580 km. The road distance is 543.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Svishtov without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 12h to get from Istanbul to Svishtov, including transfers.
Istanbul to Svishtov bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Svishtov train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Svishtov bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Svishtov, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Svishtov via Veliko Turnovo in around 12h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–250
Flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–11
- 1st Class
- $8–12
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Levski to Svishtov
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
Train from Sofia Sever to Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Levski to Svishtov
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
Train from Varna to Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–8
Train from Levski to Svishtov
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
Train from Sofia Sever to Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Levski to Svishtov
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Huntur
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Svishtov train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Svishtov is 543 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Istanbul to Svishtov.
There are nine+ hotels available in Svishtov.