There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Yenikapi
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
5h 40m₺950–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
9h 38m₺505–2,890Train via Svilengrad
- Take the train from Plovdiv to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
9h 31m₺554–856Drive 416.5 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere416.5 km
3h 58m₺2,767–3,996Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
6h 2m₺4,902–12,930Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
6h 43m₺1,167–1,427
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere is to train via Svilengrad which costs 550 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs 2.700 ₺ - 4.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Isstanbul Dolapdere. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Harbiye Askeri Müze via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Osmanbey via Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Isstanbul Dolapdere is 444 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere without a car is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 5h 40m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 5h 40m and costs 950 ₺ - 1.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 550 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Isstanbul Dolapdere, Turkey?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul once daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,400 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere via Svilengrad, Halkali, Yenikapi, and Osmanbey in around 9h 31m.
- 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
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺200–315
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺200–290
- 1st Class
- ₺305–315
- 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
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–2,846
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,579
- Single Room
- ₺2,846
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,389
- 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 Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺300–430
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/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
- ₺1,128
- 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
- ₺1,370–1,390
- 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
Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Isstanbul Dolapdere is 1h ahead of Plovdiv. It is currently 11:48 AM in Plovdiv and 12:48 PM in Isstanbul Dolapdere.
Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere is 416 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Plovdiv to Isstanbul Dolapdere.
There are 4459+ hotels available in Isstanbul Dolapdere.