There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Chirpan by bus, night train, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagorabus
6h 30m$25–48Night train, train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Chirpantrain Re / ...
9h 26m$8–31Drive 363.7 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Chirpancar 363.7 km
3h 37m$58–83Bus, train
- Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus Route 1800
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Chirpantrain Re / ...
10h 43m$21–30
Istanbul to Chirpan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Chirpan is to night train and train which costs $8 - $35 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Chirpan is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Chirpan. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Chirpan via Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Chirpan. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Chirpan via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Istanbul and Chirpan is 406 km. The road distance is 363.7 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Chirpan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Istanbul to Chirpan, including transfers.
Istanbul to Chirpan bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Chirpan train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Chirpan bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Chirpan, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $6–9
Train from Stara Zagora to Chirpan
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Stara Zagora to Chirpan
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Chirpan train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Chirpan is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Istanbul to Chirpan.
There are eight+ hotels available in Chirpan.