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How to get fromPendik to Plovdivby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pendik to Plovdiv by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Istanbul

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 33m
    $29–68

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kaynarca to Halkalitrain train Marmaray Banliyö Treni
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    12h 40m
    $12–18

  3. Drive  444.5 km

    1. Drive from Pendik to Plovdivcar car 444.5 km
    4h 22m
    $70–102

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    8h 48m
    $20–32

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Güzelyalı to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus FlixBus N1999
    9h 47m

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  • Distance: 455.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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 $61 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.

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