There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Yambol by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Yamboltrain Re / ...
7h 17m$24–45Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Stara Zagoranighttrain
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Yamboltrain Re / ...
9h 49m$9–17Drive 337.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Yambolcar 337.7 km
3h 41m$54–77Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
- Take the bus from Burgas to Yambolbus
7h 35m$15–20Bus, train via Burgas
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
- Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Yamboltrain Ic / ...
7h 52m$21–45Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Burgas to Yambolbus
8h 10m$25–53
Istanbul to Yambol by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Yambol is to train and night train which costs $9 - $17 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Yambol is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Yambol. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Yambol via Burgas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Yambol. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Yambol via Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Istanbul and Yambol is 447 km. The road distance is 337.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Yambol without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Istanbul to Yambol, including transfers.
Istanbul to Yambol bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Yambol train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Halkali) station.
Istanbul to Yambol bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Burgas station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Yambol, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Yambol via Burgas in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Stara Zagora to Yambol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Night train from Çerkezköy to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–7
- 1st Class
- $5–8
Train from Stara Zagora to Yambol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Vladimir Pavlov to Yambol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Yambol train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Cerkezkoy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Yambol is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Istanbul to Yambol.
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