There are 6 ways to get from Rakovski to Istanbul by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
6h 15m₺1,786–3,002Bus via Yasno pole
cheapest- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşabus
9h 42m₺1,502–2,384Train via Svilengrad
- Take the train from Cheshnegirovo to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 14m₺2,237–2,827Drive 394.1 km
- Drive from Rakovski to Istanbulcar 394.1 km
3h 51m₺3,089–4,461Bus via Манолско Конаре
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
7h 47m₺1,803–3,611Train
- Take the train from Cheshnegirovo to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
12h 48m₺2,108–2,582
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to bus via Yasno pole which costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Rakovski station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rakovski to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Cheshnegirovo and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Rakovski and Istanbul is 433 km. The road distance is 394.1 km.
The best way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Rakovski to Istanbul, including transfers.
Rakovski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Rakovski to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Cheshnegirovo station.
The best way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 2.900 ₺ and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺600–850 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rakovski to Yenikapi via Cheshnegirovo, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Cheshnegirovo to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–190
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺100–150
- 1st Class
- ₺140–190
Train from Cheshnegirovo to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–450
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺320–440
- 1st Class
- ₺350–450
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- 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
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,600
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
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
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–3,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,849
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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Booking & Getting There
Rakovski to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Rakovski. It is currently 11:03 PM in Rakovski and 12:03 AM in Istanbul.
Rakovski to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rakovski to Istanbul is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rakovski to Istanbul.
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