There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 29 / ...
7h₺600–1,600Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 25m₺575–840Drive 405.3 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogarcar 405.3 km
3h 49m₺3,125–4,513Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşabus
7h 56m₺1,100–1,849Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
9h 35m₺634–3,323
Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar is to train via Svilengrad which costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv Hristo Botev and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Istanbul Otogar is 415 km. The road distance is 405.3 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs 600 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
The bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari takes 7h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Plovdiv Hristo Botev station.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar is to bus which takes 7h and costs 600 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 550 ₺ - 850 ₺ and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul Otogar, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 7h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Esenler Otogar via Svilengrad, Halkali, and Yenikapi in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–170
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- Citylines
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar is 405 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul Otogar.
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