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How to get fromPlovdiv to İzmitby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to İzmitbus bus
    8h 57m
    ₺1,525–4,101

  2. Train via Svilengrad

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    3. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Izmittrain train Yht
    11h 33m
    ₺653–983

  3. Drive 514.7 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to İzmitcar car 514.7 km
    4h 49m
    ₺3,877–5,599

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Gebzebus bus
    2. Take the train from Gebze to Izmit Yhttrain train Ic / ...
    10h 7m
    ₺1,405–2,265

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Izmittrain train Yht / ...
    11h 50m
    ₺723–3,430

Plovdiv to İzmit by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and İzmit, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to İzmit via Istanbul Büyük Otogari and Istanbul Otogari in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Izmit via Svilengrad, Halkali, Ayrilikcesme, and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme in around 11h 33m.

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