There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Tryavna 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- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovobus
7h 50m$24–45Night train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Stara Zagora to Tryavnatrain Ic / ...
9h 59m$8–31Drive 456.8 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Tryavnacar 456.8 km
5h 36m$72–104Bus via Instabul
- Take the bus from Instabul to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Route 1800
11h 29m$23–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Tryavna is to night train and train which costs $8 - $35 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Tryavna is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Tryavna. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Tryavna via Gabrovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Tryavna. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Tryavna via Halkali and Stara Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Istanbul and Tryavna is 477 km. The road distance is 456.8 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Tryavna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Istanbul to Tryavna, including transfers.
Istanbul to Tryavna bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Tryavna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Tryavna bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Gabrovo station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Tryavna, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $6–26
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $6–9
Train from Stara Zagora to Tryavna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- Huntur
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Tryavna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Tryavna is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Istanbul to Tryavna.
There are 304+ hotels available in Tryavna.