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How to get fromPlovdiv to Istanbul Airportby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport 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 Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvl-3
    7h 52m
    ₺1,447–3,683

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Halkalı Marmaray to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus Hvl-8
    10h 47m
    ₺613–3,527

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    10h 8m
    ₺615–880

  4. Drive 388.8 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airportcar car 388.8 km
    3h 39m
    ₺2,925–4,225

  5. Bus via Edirne

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    8h 10m
    ₺1,434–1,714

Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport by bus and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul Airport, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Airport via Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Istanbul Otogari, and Istanbul Airport Bus in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Istanbul Airport via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi, and Gayrettepe in around 10h 8m.

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