What is the cheapest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs 600 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 10h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Peshtera and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Peshtera to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Peshtera and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Krichim and Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Peshtera and Istanbul?

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 26m.

How far is it from Peshtera to Istanbul?

The distance between Peshtera and Istanbul is 475 km. The road distance is 455.6 km.

How do I travel from Peshtera to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Peshtera to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Peshtera to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peshtera to Istanbul bus from?

Peshtera to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.

Where do I catch the Peshtera to Istanbul train from?

Peshtera to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Stamboliyski station.

Train or bus from Peshtera to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Peshtera to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which takes 10h 26m and costs 600 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Peshtera to Istanbul bus arrive?

Peshtera to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Peshtera to Istanbul train arrive?

Peshtera to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.

Can I drive from Peshtera to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Peshtera to Istanbul is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Peshtera to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4190+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Peshtera to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Peshtera to Istanbul by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Peshtera to Plovdivtrain 18203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
6h 58m
₺1,048–1,769
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peshtera to Plovdivtrain 18203 / ...
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
11h 15m
₺594–3,214
Train via Svilengrad
1. Take the train from Stamboliyski to Svilengradtrain 1611 / ...
2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
10h 26m
₺600–1,047
Drive 455.6 km
1. Drive from Peshtera to Istanbulcar 455.6 km
4h 35m
₺3,191–4,609
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1999
9h 50m
₺1,400–2,400

Peshtera to Istanbul by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

₺1,048Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.7 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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