There are 4 ways to get from Turkey to Kazanlak by bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlakbus
7h 29m$24–46Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 4m$9–32Drive 396.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Kazanlakcar 396.2 km
4h 34m$65–94Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Route 1800
11h 10m$23–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Kazanlak is to night train which costs $9 - $35 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Kazanlak is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Kazanlak. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Kazanlak via Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Kazanlak. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Stara Zagora via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Turkey and Kazanlak is 425 km. The road distance is 396.2 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Kazanlak without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Turkey to Kazanlak, including transfers.
Turkey to Kazanlak bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Turkey to Kazanlak train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Turkey to Kazanlak bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Kazanlak station.
What companies run services between Turkey and Kazanlak, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $5–26 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–26
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–9
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Booking & Getting There
Kazanlak is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 7:10 PM in Turkey and 6:10 PM in Kazanlak.
Turkey to Kazanlak train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Kazanlak is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Turkey to Kazanlak.
There are 151+ hotels available in Kazanlak.