There are 6 ways to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Beşyüzevlerbus
6h 7m₺1,334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
11h 56m₺623–899Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kardzhali to Istanbul-IST340.4 km
4h 13mDrive 340.4 km
- Drive from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 340.4 km
4h 13m₺2,576–3,721Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Kardzhali Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
8h 32m₺5,783–12,669Bus via Edirne
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Edrinebus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus
8h 21m₺1,424–1,814
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Kardzhali and arriving at İstanbul Beşyüzevler via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Kardjali and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Kardzhali and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 419 km. The road distance is 340.4 km.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs 1.334 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Kardzhali station.
Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs 1.334 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Kardzhali, Bulgaria and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
Luks Yonca operates a bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Beşyüzevler twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,250 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kardjali to Istanbul Airport via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 11h 56m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
- 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
- ₺85–160
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺85–120
- 1st Class
- ₺120–160
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Kardzhali to İstanbul Beşyüzevler
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,250
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Kardzhali Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,600
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Kardzhali to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺170–270
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Kardzhali to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺130–190
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 042 605 349
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Kardzhali to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺65–85
- Schedules at
- starazagora.bg
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- Website
- krumovgrad-bg.com
Bus from Kardzhali to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Krumovgrad Municipality Bus
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Haskovo to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–850
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺550–850
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺700
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kardzhali to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at İstanbul Beşyüzevler station.
Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kardzhali to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 4434+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kardzhali and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.