There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Samandira Tesis to Adapazarı
7h 54m₺1,801–2,378Train
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Take the train from Halkali to Darica
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarı
13h 9m₺676–3,199Train via Svilengrad
- Take the train from Plovdiv to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Take the train from Halkali to Darica
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarı
13h 2m₺728–1,139Drive 558.7 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Adapazarı558.7 km
5h 11m₺3,743–5,407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarı
9h 10m₺1,166–1,658Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Sakarya
9h 28m₺1,569–2,243
Plovdiv to Sakarya by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya is to train via Svilengrad which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Adapazarı via Istanbul Otogari and Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Adapazarı via Svilengrad, Halkali, Darica and Gebze. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Sakarya is 589 km. The road distance is 558.7 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Sakarya bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv to Sakarya train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sakarya is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs 1.800 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sakarya, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Plovdiv to Adapazarı via Istanbul Otogari, Istanbul Samandira Tesis, and Samandira Tesis in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Adapazarı via Svilengrad, Halkali, Darica, and Gebze in around 13h 2m.
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- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺210–315
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺210–290
- 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 Halkali to Darica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺85–140
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Gebze to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺110–180
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–110
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–2,875
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,596
- Single Room
- ₺2,875
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,403
- 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
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺380–460
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺380–460
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺430–550
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺430–550
- 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
- ₺1,139
- 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
- ₺1,300–1,700
- 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
- ₺1,380–1,410
- 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/
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- info@pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Sakarya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺290–390
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Sakarya bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
Sakarya is 1h ahead of Plovdiv. It is currently 12:17 PM in Plovdiv and 1:17 PM in Sakarya.
Plovdiv to Sakarya train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Sakarya is 559 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Plovdiv to Sakarya.
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