There are 6 ways to get from Emen to Istanbul by bus, night train, car, train, 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Huntur
9h 34m₺2,027–2,678Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 31m₺892–2,190Drive 490.8 km
- Drive from Emen to Istanbulcar 490.8 km
6h 3m₺3,660–5,286Train to Varna Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pavlikeni to Varnatrain
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
8h 50m₺9,934–22,342Bus via Emen
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
10h 19m₺2,027–3,178Train to Sofia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Severtrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
9h 33m₺6,552–12,950
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emen to Istanbul is to night train which costs 850 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Emen to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
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 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Emen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lesicheri and arriving at Yenikapi via Gorna Oryahovitsa and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Emen and Istanbul is 513 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.
The best way to get from Emen to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 34m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Emen to Istanbul, including transfers.
Emen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Veliko Tarnovo station.
Emen to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Emen to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
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 Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺370–1,421 and the journey takes 6h 54m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–18,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–11,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺370–1,421
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺370–550
- 1st Class
- ₺410–550
Train from Pavlikeni to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺210–320
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺210–300
- 1st Class
- ₺250–320
Train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺190–300
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺190–270
- 1st Class
- ₺230–300
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Pavlikeni to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,200
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–2,200
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Emen to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emen to Istanbul is 491 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Emen to Istanbul.
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