There are 6 ways to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) by bus, train, car, or plane
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 Bansko to Plovdiv South
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
9h₺1,223–1,984Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bansko to Septemvri
- Take the train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
14h 49m₺747–1,249Drive 549.3 km
- Drive from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)549.3 km
6h 1m₺3,724–5,379Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 23m₺4,455–10,127Bus via Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Rodopi
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
10h 14m₺1,387–1,905Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
7h₺4,638–13,868
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro). However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro). However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Esenler Otogar via Septemvri, Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Bansko and Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is 574 km. The road distance is 549.3 km.
The best way to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro), including transfers.
Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.
Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bansko station.
The best way to get from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is to bus which takes 9h and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 49m.
What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Otogar (Istanbul Metro), Turkey?
You can take a bus from Bansko to Istanbul via Plovdiv in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bansko to Esenler Otogar via Septemvri, Svilengrad, Halkali, and Yenikapi in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–11,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,500
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–9,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Bansko to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺170–270
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺170–240
- 1st Class
- ₺230–270
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺230–440
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺230–330
- 1st Class
- ₺310–440
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0898 448 696
- marketing@grad.bg
- Website
- bansko.net
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺270–390
- Schedules at
- https://bansko.org/bansko_bus_schedule
- Website
- https://bansko.org/
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Rodopi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺270–400
- Schedules at
- https://bansko.org/bansko_bus_schedule
- Website
- https://bansko.org/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 2 493 0191
- info@traventuria.com
- Website
- traventuria.com
Bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Website
- https://traventuria.com/
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- info@hava.ist
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–280
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,410–1,430
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
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More Questions & Answers
Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Plovdiv South station.
Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Bansko to Otogar (Istanbul Metro).
There are 4392+ hotels available in Otogar (Istanbul Metro).