There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
6h 34m₺1,042–1,638Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 21m₺533–802Drive 414.4 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofiacar 414.4 km
3h 58m₺3,127–4,517Bus via Nişanca
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
7h₺1,403–3,404Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
9h 31m₺593–3,271
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia is to train via Svilengrad which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Istanbul via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Sirkeci via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Hagia Sofia is 425 km. The road distance is 414.4 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul once daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,600 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia via Svilengrad, Halkali, and Sirkeci in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–170
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–3,221
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,788
- Single Room
- ₺3,221
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,572
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–3,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia is 414 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Plovdiv to Hagia Sofia.
There are 4435+ hotels available in Hagia Sofia.