There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada by bus, 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 Büyük Otogari to Gabrovobus
7h 55m$25–46Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 51m$9–34Drive 458.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tsareva Livadacar 458.7 km
5h 44m$75–108Bus via Instabul
- Take the bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Route 1800
11h 34m$25–35
Istanbul to Tsareva Livada by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada is to night train which costs $9 - $35 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Gabrovo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tsareva Livada via Halkali and Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Istanbul and Tsareva Livada is 472 km. The road distance is 458.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tsareva Livada bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Tsareva Livada train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Tsareva Livada bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Gabrovo station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tsareva Livada, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovo twice a week. Tickets cost $7–30 and the journey takes 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $7–11
- 1st Class
- $8–11
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Booking & Getting There
Tsareva Livada is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:38 AM in Istanbul and 4:38 AM in Tsareva Livada.
Istanbul to Tsareva Livada train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Veliko Tŭrnovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tsareva Livada is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Istanbul to Tsareva Livada.
There are 487+ hotels available in Tsareva Livada.