What is the cheapest way to get from Emen to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Emen to Istanbul is to night train which costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emen to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Emen to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Emen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Emen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Veliko Tarnovo and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Emen and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Emen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pavlikeni and arriving at Yenikapi via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Emen to Istanbul?

The distance between Emen and Istanbul is 512 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.

How do I travel from Emen to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Emen to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Emen to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Emen to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emen to Istanbul bus from?

Emen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Veliko Tarnovo station.

Where do I catch the Emen to Istanbul train from?

Emen to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Where does the Emen to Istanbul bus arrive?

Emen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Emen to Istanbul train arrive?

Emen to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Emen to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Emen to Istanbul is 491 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Emen to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4367+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Emen to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Emen to Istanbul by bus, night train, car, train, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
10h 19m
₺2,063–3,220
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 21m
₺1,059–2,366
Drive 490.8 km
1. Drive from Emen to Istanbulcar 490.8 km
6h 3m
₺3,735–5,395
Train to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Pavlikeni to Varnatrain
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
8h 50m
₺10,568–20,490
Bus via Instabul
1. Take the bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Instabulbus Route 1800
11h 38m
₺2,162–2,819
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Severtrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
9h 33m
₺6,527–13,029
Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Severtrain
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
9h 35m
₺7,830–17,052
Night train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
9h 5m
₺3,803–9,380

Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

₺6,694Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.1 km
Duration: 10h 19m

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

Huntur operates a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,200–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺390–1,483 and the journey takes 6h 54m.

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