There are 7 ways to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Plovdiv
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
7h 22m₺647–1,706Train via Langa Davutpaşa
cheapest- Take the train from Pazardjik to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
13h 28m₺404–564Train
- Take the train from Pazardjik to Halkalıtrain
9h 59m₺641–3,568Drive 450.8 km
- Drive from Pazardzhik to Istanbulcar 450.8 km
4h 8m₺3,533–5,103Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
5h 41m₺4,468–13,487Bus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 25
7h 25m₺1,400–1,900Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 48m₺5,871–18,510
Pazardzhik to Istanbul by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to train via Langa Davutpaşa which costs 400 ₺ - 600 ₺ and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pazardzhik Coach Station station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pazardzhik to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pazardjik and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Pazardzhik and Istanbul is 444 km. The road distance is 450.8 km.
The best way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 7h 22m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Pazardzhik Coach Station.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Pazardjik station.
The best way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 7h 22m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 600 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Pazardzhik, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺600–850 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Pazardjik to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺600–3,523 and the journey takes 9h 21m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–14,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Pazardjik to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–3,523
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺1,955
- Single Room
- ₺3,523
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,719
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Pazardjik to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺360–500
- 1st Class
- ₺400–550
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,600
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺280–410
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺280–410
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,900
- Website
- Citylines
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Booking & Getting There
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Pazardzhik. It is currently 11:26 AM in Pazardzhik and 12:26 PM in Istanbul.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pazardzhik to Istanbul is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Pazardzhik to Istanbul.
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