There are 4 ways to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
5h 55m₺550–762Bus
- Take the bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
6h 30m₺1,000–1,300Drive 268.6 km
- Drive from Svilengrad to Istanbulcar 268.6 km
2h 41m₺2,018–2,915Bus via Kapitan Andreevo
- Take the bus from Kapitan Andreevo to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemalbus
7h 57m₺551–1,039
Svilengrad to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul is to train which costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Svilengrad and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Svilengrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Svilengrad and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Svilengrad and Istanbul is 281 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.
The best way to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Svilengrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Svilengrad station.
Svilengrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Svilengrad station.
The best way to get from Svilengrad to Istanbul is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Svilengrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Svilengrad to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺380–550 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, Huntur operates a bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- [email protected]
- Website
- svs.md
Bus from Kapitan Andreevo to İstanbul - Mustafa Kemal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,000
- Website
- https://svs.md/en/bus/route/number-19167
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More Questions & Answers
Svilengrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Svilengrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Svilengrad to Istanbul is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Svilengrad to Istanbul.
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