There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Tulovo by bus, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
6h 58m$25–45Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 54m$8–31Drive 383.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tulovocar 383.4 km
4h 23m$61–88Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Route 1800
10h 11m$21–30
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tulovo is to night train which costs $8 - $35 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tulovo is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tulovo. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Tulovo via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tulovo. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tulovo via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Istanbul and Tulovo is 392 km. The road distance is 383.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tulovo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Istanbul to Tulovo, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tulovo bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Tulovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Tulovo bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tulovo, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $6–27 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–9
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 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 Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Tulovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tulovo is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Istanbul to Tulovo.
There are 151+ hotels available in Tulovo.