What is the cheapest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 950 ₺ - 2.300 ₺ and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.

How far is it from Rakovski to Istanbul?

The distance between Rakovski and Istanbul is 448 km. The road distance is 394.1 km.

How do I travel from Rakovski to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Rakovski to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Rakovski to Istanbul, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rakovski to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 2.600 ₺ and takes 9h 13m.

Can I drive from Rakovski to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Rakovski to Istanbul is 394 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rakovski to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4386+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Rakovski to Istanbul - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
7h 55m
₺1,261–1,983
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belozem to Stara Zagoratrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 30m
₺990–2,215
Train
1. Take the train from Cheshnegirovo to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 13m
₺1,997–2,533
Drive 394.1 km
1. Drive from Rakovski to Istanbulcar 394.1 km
3h 51m
₺2,915–4,210
Bus via Манолско Конаре
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 29 / ...
8h 57m
₺1,525–1,920

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rakovski to Istanbul.

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Distance: 448.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul once daily. Tickets cost ₺950–1,600 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rakovski to Yenikapi via Cheshnegirovo, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 9h 13m.

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