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How to get fromStara Zagora to Istanbulby bus, night train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Istanbul by bus, night train, or car

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  1. Bus via Haskovo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Dimitrovgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    7h 7m
    ₺1,102–2,554

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    6h 35m
    ₺352–1,336

  3. Drive 365 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Istanbulcar car 365 km
    4h 5m
    ₺2,744–3,964

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Instabulbus bus Route 1800
    8h 38m
    ₺1,100–2,100

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Kazanlak Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 31
    9h 10m
    ₺1,257–1,865

Stara Zagora to Istanbul by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Stara Zagora to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Dimitrovgrad and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Stara Zagora to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺290–1,246 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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