There are 7 ways to get from Plovdiv to Ankara by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
13h 20m₺1,719–3,226Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
14h 30m₺1,203–1,752Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
14h 25m₺1,286–4,290Drive 857 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Ankaracar 857 km
7h 53m₺6,612–9,550Train to Sofia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SOF - ESB
9h 26m₺6,285–12,365Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
14h 14m₺2,428–5,305Bus, bus to Çanakkale Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Çanakkale bus stationbus
- Fly from Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane CKZ - ESB
10h 44m₺4,444–10,294
Plovdiv to Ankara by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to train via Svilengrad which costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to drive which takes 7h 53m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 10.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Ankara Gar via Halkali, Atalar and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Ankara is 863 km. The road distance is 857 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Plovdiv to Ankara, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Ankara is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Ankara via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Istanbul Otogari in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Ankara Gar via Halkali, Atalar, Pendik, and Istanbul(Pendik) in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–3,233
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺1,795
- Single Room
- ₺3,233
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,578
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
Bus from Edirne bus station to Çanakkale bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺410–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Plovdiv to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Ankara is 857 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Plovdiv to Ankara.
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