There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Gabrovo 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- Take the bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Route 1800
10h 9m$23–45Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovonighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 8m$10–35Drive 444.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Gabrovocar 444.4 km
5h 31m$73–105Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas Westbus
- Take the bus from Burgas West to Gabrovobus
11h 34m$30–66
Istanbul to Gabrovo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Gabrovo is to night train which costs $10 - $35 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Gabrovo is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Instabul and arriving at Gabrovo Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Gabrovo. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Gabrovo via Halkali, Veliko Tarnovo and Tsareva Livada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
The distance between Istanbul and Gabrovo is 453 km. The road distance is 444.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Gabrovo without a car is to bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $23 - $45.
The bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Station takes 10h 9m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Istanbul to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, depart from Instabul station.
Istanbul to Gabrovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Gabrovo Bus Station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Gabrovo, Bulgaria?
Ruse Bus operates a bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 10h 9m. Huntur also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovo twice a week. Tickets cost $7–30 and the journey takes 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–30
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $7–11
- 1st Class
- $8–11
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Burgas West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $18–26
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- bourgasbus@abv.bg
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Burgas West to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Website
- Burgas Bus
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Burgas West to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Gabrovo is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:28 AM in Istanbul and 1:28 AM in Gabrovo.
Istanbul to Gabrovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Veliko Tŭrnovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Gabrovo is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Istanbul to Gabrovo.
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