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There are 5 ways to get from Rakovski to Istanbul by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    7h 47m
    ₺1,806–3,915

  2. Bus via Yasno pole

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus bus
    7h 55m
    ₺1,312–2,049

  3. Train via Svilengrad

    1. Take the train from Cheshnegirovo to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    9h 14m
    ₺2,242–2,833

  4. Drive 394.1 km

    1. Drive from Rakovski to Istanbulcar car 394.1 km
    3h 51m
    ₺2,975–4,297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheshnegirovo to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Ic
    12h 48m
    ₺2,113–2,598

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  • Distance: 448.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rakovski to Yenikapi via Cheshnegirovo, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 9h 14m.

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