There are 5 ways to get from Pirot to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pirot AS to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1920
9h 20m₺2,700–4,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofiatrain Ic
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
15h 6m₺1,089–4,736Drive 637.3 km
- Drive from Pirot to Istanbulcar 637.3 km
5h 57m₺4,806–6,941Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
8h 8m₺5,100–14,074Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
8h 11m₺6,603–16,097
Pirot to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pirot to Istanbul is to train which costs 1.000 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Pirot to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pirot AS and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pirot to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kalotina - Zapad and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Pirot and Istanbul is 633 km. The road distance is 637.3 km.
The best way to get from Pirot to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
The bus from Pirot AS to İstanbul Esenler bus station takes 9h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Pirot to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Pirot AS station.
Pirot to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kalotina - Zapad station.
The best way to get from Pirot to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Pirot, Serbia and Istanbul, Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Pirot AS to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺850–1,200 and the journey takes 9h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pirot to Yenikapi via Kalotina - Zapad, Sofia, and Halkali in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–11,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–14,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–13,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺60–130
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺60–85
- 1st Class
- ₺100–130
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,196
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,329
- Single Room
- ₺4,196
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,048
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Pirot AS to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,200
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pirot AS to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–4,400
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +381 18 255 177
- Website
- Niš-ekspres
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- Niš-ekspres
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- Niš-ekspres
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- booking_matpu@abv.bg
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–900
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
Bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–900
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pirot to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Pirot. It is currently 7:10 AM in Pirot and 8:10 AM in Istanbul.
Pirot to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pirot to Istanbul is 637 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Pirot to Istanbul.
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