There are 4 ways to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyubimets to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
6h 27m₺1,166–1,382Train
cheapest- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
7h 1m₺370–656Night train
- Take the night train from Svilengrad to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 56m₺424–751Drive 283.6 km
- Drive from Lyubimets to Istanbulcar 283.6 km
2h 46m₺1,923–2,777
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul is to train which costs 370 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyubimets to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyubimets and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyubimets to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lyubimets and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Lyubimets and Istanbul is 390 km. The road distance is 283.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul, including transfers.
Lyubimets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Lyubimets station.
Lyubimets to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Svilengrad station.
The best way to get from Lyubimets to Istanbul is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 370 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Lyubimets, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Lyubimets to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Svilengrad to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺320–500 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Svilengrad to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺360–600
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺360–550
- 1st Class
- ₺500–600
- Phone
- 042605349
- avtogara_stzagora@abv.bg
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Lyubimets to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺65–85
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Lyubimets to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
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More Questions & Answers
Lyubimets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Haskovo station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lyubimets. It is currently 11:12 PM in Lyubimets and 12:12 AM in Istanbul.
Lyubimets to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyubimets to Istanbul is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Lyubimets to Istanbul.
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