Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Emen to Istanbul by bus, night train, car, shuttle, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL to Istanbul Kemal Pasabus bus
    9h 5m
    ₺3,835–5,186

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 2m
    ₺1,500–2,416

  3. Drive 481.6 km

    1. Drive from Emen to Istanbulcar car 481.6 km
    6h 19m
    ₺3,403–4,915

  4. Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    8h 25m
    ₺12,011–22,459

  5. Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Huntur
    9h 34m
    ₺2,011–2,658

  6. 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
    ₺8,929–20,476

  7. 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 33m
    ₺4,816–11,253

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,893Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Veliko Tirnovo ROMPETROL to Istanbul Kemal Pasa once daily. Tickets cost ₺3,000–4,200 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺650–1,393 and the journey takes 6h 49m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Emen

Trips to Istanbul

Popular routes