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 Istanbulbus
6h 22m₺1,033–1,756Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pazardjik to Halkalıtrain
9h 59m₺549–3,327Drive 450.8 km
- Drive from Pazardzhik to Istanbulcar 450.8 km
4h 8m₺3,116–4,501Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
5h 46m₺3,864–8,876Bus
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Huntur
6h 25m₺1,300–1,900Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşabus
9h 8m₺733–1,856Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the bus from Pazardzhik Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 49m
Pazardzhik to Istanbul by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.500 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pazardzhik and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 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 450.8 km.
The best way to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Plovdiv which takes 6h 22m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Pazardzhik to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Pazardzhik 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 22m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 550 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ 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 ₺950–1,600 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Pazardjik to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺500–3,282 and the journey takes 9h 21m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–8,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–8,000
- 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
- ₺500–3,282
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,822
- Single Room
- ₺3,282
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,602
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- 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
- ₺950–1,600
- 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
- ₺260–380
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Pazardzhik to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Pazardzhik to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,900
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–1,610
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺650–800
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More Questions & Answers
Pazardzhik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Pazardzhik. It is currently 4:43 PM in Pazardzhik and 5:43 PM 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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