There are 7 ways to get from Kulata to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Novo Konomladi Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
12h 8m₺1,888–2,706Train
cheapest- Take the train from General Todorov to SofiaRe
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
17h 59m₺929–4,273Drive 569.2 km
- Drive from Kulata to Istanbul569.2 km
6h 47m₺3,806–5,497Train to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Strymonas to Thessaloniki
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)SKG - IST
7h 46m₺5,729–12,222Train, bus
- Take the train from Strymonas to DramaRe
- Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul
12h 49m₺2,861–4,614Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from General Todorov to Zaharna Fabrika
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
9h 41m₺4,868–13,053Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from General Todorov to Zaharna Fabrika
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
10h 14m₺5,281–13,574
Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulata to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.800 ₺ and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kulata to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct train from Kulata to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kulata and arriving at Yenikapi via General Todorov, Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Kulata and Istanbul is 757 km. The road distance is 569.2 km.
The best way to get from Kulata to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Kulata to Istanbul, including transfers.
Kulata to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from General Todorov station.
The best way to get from Kulata to Istanbul is to bus which takes 12h 8m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 900 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 17h 59m.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kulata. It is currently 6:03 PM in Kulata and 7:03 PM in Istanbul.
Kulata to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
What companies run services between Kulata, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Kulata to Istanbul via Novo Konomladi Bus Stop and Blagoevgrad in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kulata to Yenikapi via General Todorov, Sofia, and Halkali in around 17h 59m.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–9,500
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,600–9,500
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–14,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–9,500
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from General Todorov to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–420
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺230–320
- 1st Class
- ₺300–420
Train from General Todorov to Zaharna Fabrika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺220–420
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺220–320
- 1st Class
- ₺290–420
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–3,647
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,024
- Single Room
- ₺3,647
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,780
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- hellenictrain.gr
Train from Strymonas to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺300–430
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Strymonas to Drama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–360
- Website
- https://www.hellenictrain.gr/en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Novo Konomladi Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺180–260
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +30 2310241545
- crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com
- Website
- crazyholidays.gr
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,800
- Website
- https://www.crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
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Yes, the driving distance between Kulata to Istanbul is 569 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Kulata to Istanbul.
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