There are 6 ways to get from Pendik to Plovdiv by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Istanbul
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
8h 33m$29–68Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kaynarca to Halkalitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
12h 40m$12–18Drive 444.5 km
- Drive from Pendik to Plovdivcar 444.5 km
4h 22m$73–105Fly, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain
6h 59m$114–357Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
8h 48m$20–32Bus
- Take the bus from Güzelyalı to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
9h 47m
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pendik to Plovdiv is to train which costs $12 - $18 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pendik to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pendik to Plovdiv station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Plovdiv Bus Station South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pendik to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Kaynarca and arriving at Plovdiv via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Pendik and Plovdiv is 455 km. The road distance is 444.5 km.
The best way to get from Pendik to Plovdiv without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 8h 33m and costs $28 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Pendik to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Pendik to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Pendik to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kaynarca station.
The best way to get from Pendik to Plovdiv is to bus via Istanbul which takes 8h 33m and costs $28 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $18 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Pendik, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kaynarca to Plovdiv via Halkalı in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kaynarca to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0(212) 658 03 07
- [email protected]
- Website
- antalyanetseyahat.com
Bus from Güzelyalı to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- antalyanetseyahat.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Pendik to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv is 1h behind Pendik. It is currently 1:32 PM in Pendik and 12:32 PM in Plovdiv.
Pendik to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pendik to Plovdiv is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Pendik to Plovdiv.
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