Rome2Rio

How to get fromLevski to Istanbulby train, night train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

Find Transport to Istanbul

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Levski to Istanbul by train, night train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, night train via Svilengrad

    best
    1. Take the train from Levski to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain train
    2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Svilengradnighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    10h 28m
    ₺807–1,333

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Levski to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain train 2641 / ...
    2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    9h 9m
    ₺789–1,633

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pavlikeni Municipality to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Huntur
    12h 14m
    ₺1,356–1,981

  4. Drive 516.5 km

    1. Drive from Levski to Istanbulcar car 516.5 km
    6h 46m
    ₺3,634–5,249

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Levski to Targovishtetrain train 2615 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Targovishte to Instabulbus bus
    12h 24m
    ₺1,333–1,946

  6. Train to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Levski to Varnatrain train
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    8h 39m
    ₺8,425–19,891

  7. Train, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Levski to Pleventrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    8h 49m
    ₺12,019–21,841

  8. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Levski to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    8h 53m
    ₺4,974–11,147

  9. Train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Levski to Sofia Severtrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    8h 56m
    ₺6,087–10,668

  10. Train, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Levski to Pleventrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OTP - SAW
    9h 12m
    ₺12,932–23,362

Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₺6,599Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Levski, Oblast Pleven, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a train from Levski to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Pavlikeni, Pavlikeni Municipality, and Veliko Tarnovo in around 12h 14m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Where to next?

Trips from Levski

Trips to Istanbul

Popular routes