There are 5 ways to get from Peshtera to Istanbul by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Peshtera to PlovdivRe
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
6h 55m₺1,043–1,561Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Stamboliyski to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
10h 29m₺587–1,030Drive 455.9 km
- Drive from Peshtera to Istanbul455.9 km
4h 34m₺3,033–4,380Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
9h 40m₺1,100–1,400Train
- Take the train from Stamboliyski to Halkali493
13h 55m₺589–1,180
Peshtera to Istanbul by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs 550 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Peshtera to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Peshtera and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Krichim and Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Peshtera to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Peshtera and arriving at Yenikapi via Stamboliyski, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Peshtera and Istanbul is 475 km. The road distance is 455.9 km.
The best way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Peshtera to Istanbul, including transfers.
Peshtera to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Peshtera to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stamboliyski station.
The best way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which takes 10h 29m and costs 550 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Peshtera, Pazardzhik, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a train from Peshtera to Yenikapi via Stamboliyski, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,124 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Peshtera to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺90–170
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺90–130
- 1st Class
- ₺95–170
Train from Stamboliyski to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺180–350
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–260
- 1st Class
- ₺240–350
Train from Stamboliyski to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–1,000
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺500–750
- 1st Class
- ₺700–1,000
- 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
- +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
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,124
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,360–1,380
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
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More Questions & Answers
Peshtera to Istanbul bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Peshtera. It is currently 8:54 AM in Peshtera and 9:54 AM in Istanbul.
Peshtera to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peshtera to Istanbul is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Peshtera to Istanbul.
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