There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Pazardjiktrain Ic / ...
7h 19m$19–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Pazardjiktrain
12h 38m$12–19Drive 447.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Pazardzhikcar 447.4 km
4h 15m$71–102Fly, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Pazardjiktrain
7h 16m$90–267Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Stationbus Citylines 19
8h$28–40Bus via Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardjikbus
9h 8m$25–35
Istanbul to Pazardzhik by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik is to train which costs $12 - $19 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Pazardzhik Coach Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Pazardzhik. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Pazardjik via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Istanbul and Pazardzhik is 465 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 19m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik, including transfers.
Istanbul to Pazardzhik bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Pazardzhik train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Pazardzhik is to train which takes 12h 38m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Pazardzhik, Bulgaria?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Pazardjik once daily. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 11h 6m. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Pazardjik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Pazardjik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Pazardjik
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardzhik Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Pazardjik
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Huntur
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Pazardzhik bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Pazardzhik Coach Station.
Istanbul to Pazardzhik train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Pazardjik station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pazardzhik is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Pazardzhik.
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