There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to İzmit by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
8h 14m₺856–1,858Train
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
15h 14m₺627–881Train via Svilengrad
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yhttrain Ic / ...
11h 42m₺763–1,122Drive 514.7 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to İzmitcar 514.7 km
4h 49m₺3,971–5,736Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus stationbus FlixBus KK0673 / ...
9h 2m₺839–2,626Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Izmitbus
9h 36m₺1,753–2,747
Plovdiv to İzmit by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to İzmit is to train which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to İzmit is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs 3.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to İzmit station. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Kocaeli bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to İzmit. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Izmit Yht via Svilengrad and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Plovdiv and İzmit is 513 km. The road distance is 514.7 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to İzmit without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 14m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Plovdiv to İzmit, including transfers.
Plovdiv to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to İzmit train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to İzmit is to train via Svilengrad which takes 11h 42m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and İzmit, Turkey?
You can take a train from Plovdiv to Izmit Yht via Svilengrad and Istanbul(Halkali) in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Kocaeli bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- 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 Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺260–370
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Izmit Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- 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 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 İstanbul Esenler bus station to Kocaeli bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Booking & Getting There
Plovdiv to İzmit bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Plovdiv to İzmit train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to İzmit is 515 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Plovdiv to İzmit.
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