There are 8 ways to get from Razlog to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
9h 48m₺1,264–1,914Train
cheapest- Take the train from Razlog-T to Septemvritrain
- Take the train from Septemvri to Svilengradtrain
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
14h 12m₺753–1,245Bus, train
- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdivbus
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalıtrain
14h 10m₺810–3,359Drive 552.9 km
- Drive from Razlog to Istanbulcar 552.9 km
6h 7m₺3,871–5,591Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Razlog to Sofiabus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
7h 40m₺4,429–10,629Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1999
10h 33m₺1,614–2,714Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Razlog to Sofiabus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
7h 43m₺5,642–10,150Bus, bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Razlog to Blagoevgradbus
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
- Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Istanbul (IST)plane SKG - IST
9h 40m
Razlog to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Razlog to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Razlog and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Razlog to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Razlog-T and arriving at Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Razlog and Istanbul is 589 km. The road distance is 552.9 km.
The best way to get from Razlog to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Razlog to Istanbul, including transfers.
Razlog to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Razlog station.
Razlog to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Razlog-T station.
The best way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 12m.
What companies run services between Razlog, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Razlog to Istanbul via Plovdiv in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Razlog-T to Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 14h 12m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–13,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–9,000
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–9,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–9,500
Flights from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–9,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–2,968
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,648
- Single Room
- ₺2,968
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,449
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Razlog-T to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺160–260
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺160–240
- 1st Class
- ₺220–260
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–440
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺240–340
- 1st Class
- ₺310–440
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Razlog to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺314
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
Bus from Razlog to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺576
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
Bus from Razlog to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +30 23210-22822
- ktelserres@gmail.com
- Website
- ktelserron.gr
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺480–700
- Schedules at
- ktelserron.gr
- Book at
- ktelserron.e-ticketing.gr
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺330–460
- Schedules at
- ktelserron.gr
- Book at
- ktelserron.e-ticketing.gr
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More Questions & Answers
Razlog to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Razlog to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Razlog to Istanbul is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Razlog to Istanbul.
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