What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski is to bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari which costs $30 - $40 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Istanbul to Rakovski?

The distance between Istanbul and Rakovski is 447 km. The road distance is 394.3 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Rakovski without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Rakovski?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Istanbul to Rakovski, including transfers.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rakovski?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rakovski is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Istanbul to Rakovski.

Where can I stay near Rakovski?

There are 715+ hotels available in Rakovski.

Istanbul to Rakovski - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Rakovski by bus, night train, 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
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
6h 1m
$44–49
Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Arda-Tur
8h 20m
$32–38
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Dimitrovgradnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Cheshnegirovotrain 10130 / ...
9h 29m
$43–63
Drive 394.3 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Rakovskicar 394.3 km
3h 52m
$63–90

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Rakovski.

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Distance: 447.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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