There are 6 ways to get from Pendik to Plovdiv by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus via Istanbul
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
8h 33m$30–73Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Kaynarca to Halkalitrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re
- Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
10h 22m$9–17Drive 444.5 km
- Drive from Pendik to Plovdivcar 444.5 km
4h 22m$70–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
8h 50m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Güzelyalı to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
9h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Kaynarca to Halkalitrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
12h 40m$13–19
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pendik to Plovdiv is to train and night train which costs $9 - $18 and takes 10h 22m.
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 Istanbul(Halkali), Çerkezköy and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
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 $29 - $75.
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 $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $20 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 $35–55 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.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Kaynarca to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Kaynarca to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- 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
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
Pendik to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.
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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