There are 5 ways to get from Plovdiv to Turkey by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
6h 1m₺661–1,568Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 7m₺533–798Drive 410.3 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Istanbulcar 410.3 km
3h 53m₺3,166–4,572Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
6h 6m₺1,371–3,049Train
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
9h 17m₺592–3,280
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Turkey is to train via Svilengrad which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Turkey is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Turkey station. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Turkey is 414 km. The road distance is 410.3 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Turkey without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Plovdiv to Turkey, including transfers.
Plovdiv to Turkey bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Turkey is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs 650 ₺ - 1.600 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Turkey?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₺600–850 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–170
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–850
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Turkey bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Plovdiv to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Turkey is 410 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Plovdiv to Turkey.
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