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

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There are 4 ways to get from Stara Zagora to Turkey 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 55m
    ₺1,142–2,614

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    6h 35m
    ₺352–1,335

  3. Drive 365 km

    1. Drive from Stara Zagora to Istanbulcar car 365 km
    4h 5m
    ₺2,742–3,961

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    8h 1m
    ₺1,175–2,053

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  • Distance: 411.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Stara Zagora to İskenderpaşa via Dimitrovgrad, Haskovo Central Bus Station, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, and Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Stara Zagora to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺290–1,245 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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