The average bus between Istanbul and Plovdiv takes 6h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Plovdiv. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Istanbul and Plovdiv. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Plovdiv at 5:45 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Plovdiv? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul station and arriving at Plovdiv station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 6h 11m.
Istanbul to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Plovdiv Hristo Botev station.
Book your Istanbul to Plovdiv bus tickets online with Luks Yonca, Kamil Koc and Alpar Turizm.
The distance between Istanbul and Plovdiv is 371.4 km. The road distance is 408 km.
Citylines operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv Hristo Botev 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.
