There are 4 ways to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul by bus, 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 Kardzhali to İstanbul Esenlerbus
5h 30m₺1,250Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
10h 50m₺538–812Drive 361.8 km
- Drive from Kardzhali to Istanbulcar 361.8 km
4h 26m₺2,801–4,046Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
6h 15m₺1,172–2,760
Kardzhali to Istanbul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul is to train which costs 500 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kardzhali and arriving at İstanbul Esenler. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kardjali and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Kardzhali and Istanbul is 388 km. The road distance is 361.8 km.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs 1.250 ₺.
The bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Esenler takes 5h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kardzhali to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Kardzhali station.
Kardzhali to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs 1.250 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 500 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Kardzhali, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Luks Yonca operates a bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Esenler twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,250 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kardjali to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 10h 50m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺80–160
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺80–120
- 1st Class
- ₺120–160
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,250
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Kardzhali to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Haskovo station.
Kardzhali to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kardzhali to Istanbul is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Kardzhali to Istanbul.
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