There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Targovishte by plane, shuttle, 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.
Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Targovishte
6h 27m$222–522Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Targovishtetrain Re / ...
11h 40m$10–40Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Targovishte Bus and Coach Stationbus Citylines 56 / ...
11h$24–50Drive 459.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Targovishtecar 459.6 km
5h 30m$73–105
Istanbul to Targovishte by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Targovishte is to train and night train which costs $10 - $40 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Targovishte is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Targovishte Bus and Coach Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Targovishte. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Targovishte via Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Istanbul and Targovishte is 406 km. The road distance is 459.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Targovishte without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Istanbul to Targovishte, including transfers.
Istanbul to Targovishte bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Targovishte train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Istanbul to Targovishte bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Targovishte Bus and Coach Station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Targovishte, Tŭrgovishte, Bulgaria?
Citylines operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Targovishte Bus and Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 11h. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- 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)
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
Shuttle from Varna Airport to Targovishte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Targovishte train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Targovishte is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Istanbul to Targovishte.
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