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

The cheapest way to get from Rakovski to Istanbul is to bus via Yasno pole which costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 8h 55m.

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 2.700 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.

How far is it from Rakovski to Istanbul?

The distance between Rakovski and Istanbul is 455 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 5h 30m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 5h 30m and costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 9h 49m.

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 4315+ 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
5h 30m
₺1,928–2,756
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manole to Stara Zagoratrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Stara Zagora to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
9h 37m
₺1,186–2,098
Train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
9h 49m
₺1,525–4,361
Drive 394.1 km
1. Drive from Rakovski to Istanbulcar 394.1 km
3h 51m
₺2,795–4,037
Bus via Yasno pole
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 29 / ...
8h 55m
₺1,401–1,778

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rakovski to Istanbul.

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Distance: 454.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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 5h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Plovdiv to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺470–3,056 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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