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How to get fromIstanbul to Velingradby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Velingrad by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus bus
    9h 17m
    $30–69

  2. Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Velingradbus bus
    9h 37m
    $16–37

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Pazardjiktrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Pazardjik to Velingradtaxi taxi
    13h 20m
    $42–54

  4. Drive 490.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Velingradcar car 490.1 km
    4h 55m
    $78–112

Istanbul to Velingrad by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Velingrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Velingrad via Plovdiv in around 9h 17m.

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