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How to get fromIstanbul to Veliko Tŭrnovoby bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Veliko Tŭrnovo by bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus via Burgas

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    9h 55m
    $32–58

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 20m
    $9–37

  3. Drive 467 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Veliko Tŭrnovocar car 467 km
    5h 35m
    $74–107

  4. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IST - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Veliko Tarnovoshuttle bus
    7h 57m
    $222–592

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Instabul to Veliko Tŭrnovobus bus Route 1800
    11h 4m
    $25–50

  6. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, night train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IST - OTP
    2. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain night train
    8h 16m
    $66–184

Istanbul to Veliko Tŭrnovo by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Veliko Turnovo via Burgas Bus Station South and Burgas in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovo twice a week. Tickets cost $8–31 and the journey takes 6h 48m.

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