There are 5 ways to get from Harmanli to Istanbul by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
6h 10m₺1,056–2,270Train
cheapest- Take the train from HARMANLI central to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
10h 49m₺318–462Train via Svilengrad
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
7h 11m₺451–695Drive 301 km
- Drive from Harmanli to Istanbulcar 301 km
2h 54m₺2,278–3,290Bus via Svilengrad
- Take the bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
8h 23m₺1,000–1,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harmanli to Istanbul is to train which costs 310 ₺ - 470 ₺ and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Harmanli to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Harmanli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kharmanli and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Harmanli to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from HARMANLI central and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Harmanli and Istanbul is 369 km. The road distance is 301 km.
The best way to get from Harmanli to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Harmanli to Istanbul, including transfers.
Harmanli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Haskovo Central Bus Station.
Harmanli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Svilengrad station.
The best way to get from Harmanli to Istanbul is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 450 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Harmanli, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Arda Tur also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Svilengrad to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺380–550 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from HARMANLI central to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–380
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺250–350
- 1st Class
- ₺290–380
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Svilengrad to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,300
- Website
- Huntur
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More Questions & Answers
Harmanli to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Harmanli to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harmanli to Istanbul is 301 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Harmanli to Istanbul.
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