What is the cheapest way to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

The cheapest way to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora is to night train which costs $11 - $28 and takes 7h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

The fastest way to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Esenler and Stara Zagora?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Stara Zagora OMV Gas Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Esenler and Stara Zagora?

No, there is no direct train from Esenler to Stara Zagora. However, there are services departing from Kartaltepe-Kocatepe and arriving at Stara Zagora via Yenikapi and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

The distance between Esenler and Stara Zagora is 359 km. The road distance is 357.6 km.

How do I travel from Esenler to Stara Zagora without a car?

The best way to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $19 - $28.

How long does it take to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

The bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora OMV Gas Station takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Esenler to Stara Zagora bus from?

Esenler to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Esenler to Stara Zagora train from?

Esenler to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Esenler to Stara Zagora bus arrive?

Esenler to Stara Zagora bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Stara Zagora OMV Gas Station.

What is the time difference between Esenler and Stara Zagora?

Stara Zagora is 1h behind Esenler. It is currently 5:33 AM in Esenler and 4:33 AM in Stara Zagora.

Where does the Esenler to Stara Zagora train arrive?

Esenler to Stara Zagora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

Yes, the driving distance between Esenler to Stara Zagora is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Esenler to Stara Zagora.

How do I get a bus ticket from Esenler to Stara Zagora?

Book your Esenler to Stara Zagora bus tickets online with Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Stara Zagora?

There are 138+ hotels available in Stara Zagora.

Esenler to Stara Zagora - 5 ways to travel via bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora by bus, night train, or car

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
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora OMV Gas StationHuntur
6h 30m
$19–28
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Stara ZagoraBosphor Express
7h 55m
$12–28
Drive 357.6 km
1. Drive from Esenler to Stara Zagora357.6 km
3h 57m
$57–82
Bus via Istanbul Kemal Pasa
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Stara Zagora Autoscrap
7h 11m
$65–95
Bus via Burgas
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station SouthArda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Stara Zagora Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
9h 5m
$29–41

Esenler to Stara Zagora by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

$19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Esenler to Stara Zagora.

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Distance: 359.4 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Esenler, Turkey and Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora OMV Gas Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–30 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Ruse Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Stara Zagora twice a week. Tickets cost $11–27 and the journey takes 5h 56m.

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