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How to get fromNova Zagora to Istanbulby bus, night train, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nova Zagora to Istanbul by bus, night train, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 33
    8h 10m
    ₺1,228–2,792

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 5m
    ₺394–1,493

  3. Drive  365.4 km

    1. Drive from Nova Zagora to Istanbulcar car 365.4 km
    4h 16m
    ₺2,861–4,132

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nova Zagora to Vladimir Pavlovtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Burgas West to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    8h 22m
    ₺1,030–2,211

Nova Zagora to Istanbul by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,030Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Nova Zagora, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Huntur also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Stara Zagora to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺290–1,260 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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