There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Harmanli by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus via Haskovo
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
5h 40m$18–26Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 28m$7–14Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Svilengradtrain
9h 38m$9–14Drive 302.1 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Harmanlicar 302.1 km
2h 55m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanlibus
6h 4m$24–25Bus via Svilengrad
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Svilengradbus
7h 59m$22–25
Istanbul to Harmanli by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Harmanli is to train and night train which costs $7 - $14 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Harmanli is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Harmanli. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Harmanli via Haskovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Harmanli. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at HARMANLI central via Halkalı and Svilengrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Istanbul and Harmanli is 369 km. The road distance is 302.1 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Harmanli without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 5h 40m and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Istanbul to Harmanli, including transfers.
Istanbul to Harmanli bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Harmanli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Harmanli is to bus via Haskovo which takes 5h 40m and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $14 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Harmanli, Bulgaria?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Haskovo once daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Svilengrad once daily. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Harmanli bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.
Istanbul to Harmanli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Harmanli is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Istanbul to Harmanli.
There are 10+ hotels available in Harmanli.