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How to get fromEmen to Istanbulby bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Emen to Istanbul by bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Huntur
    9h 34m
    ₺2,016–2,664

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 2m
    ₺1,247–2,467

  3. Drive 490.8 km

    1. Drive from Emen to Istanbulcar car 490.8 km
    6h 3m
    ₺3,608–5,211

  4. Train to Varna Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pavlikeni to Varnatrain train
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    8h 50m
    ₺10,327–24,233

  5. Bus via Gabrovo Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Gabrovo Bus Station to Instabulbus bus Route 1800
    12h 14m
    ₺2,167–2,893

  6. Train to Sofia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    9h 37m
    ₺6,645–13,941

Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₺8,506Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 512.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Emen, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Huntur operates a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,200–1,400 and the journey takes 9h. Ruse Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺360–1,402 and the journey takes 6h 49m.

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