There are 7 ways to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Plovdiv
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
6h 34m₺1,028–1,548Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pazardjik to Halkalı
9h 59m₺549–3,150Drive 451 km
- Drive from Pazardzhik to Istanbul451 km
4h 8m₺2,996–4,328Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
5h 17m₺4,850–12,856Bus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 25
7h 25m₺1,100–1,400Train via Langa Davutpaşa
- Take the train from Pazardjik to Halkali493
12h 54m₺643–1,058Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
5h 50m₺5,263–13,377
Pazardzhik to Istanbul by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to train via Langa Davutpaşa which costs 600 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pazardzhik Coach Station station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pazardzhik to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pazardjik and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Pazardzhik and Istanbul is 466 km. The road distance is 451 km.
The best way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 6h 34m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Pazardzhik Coach Station.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Pazardjik station.
The best way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 6h 34m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 550 ₺ - 3.200 ₺ and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Pazardzhik, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul once daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Pazardjik to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺500–3,106 and the journey takes 9h 21m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
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
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–14,000
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Pazardjik to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–3,106
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,724
- Single Room
- ₺3,106
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,516
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Pazardjik to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–1,100
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺600–850
- 1st Class
- ₺800–1,100
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–360
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
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More Questions & Answers
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Pazardzhik. It is currently 2:52 AM in Pazardzhik and 3:52 AM in Istanbul.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pazardzhik to Istanbul is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Pazardzhik to Istanbul.
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