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How to get fromPlovdiv to Turkeyby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Turkey by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    6h 1m
    ₺661–1,568

  2. Train via Svilengrad

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    9h 7m
    ₺533–798

  3. Drive  410.3 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Istanbulcar car 410.3 km
    3h 52m
    ₺3,352–4,841

  4. Bus via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1999
    6h 30m
    ₺1,349–3,065

  5. Bus via İstanbul Caddesi

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşabus bus
    8h 17m
    ₺1,226–1,907

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain train
    9h 17m
    ₺592–3,289

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  • Distance: 414.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a day. 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.

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