There are 8 ways to get from Razlog to Istanbul by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly to Istanbul
best- Take the bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
6h 31m₺5,521–11,798Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Razlog-T to Septemvritrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Septemvri to Svilengradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
14h 34m₺668–992Bus
- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 29 / ...
11h 48m₺1,342–1,731Drive 552.9 km
- Drive from Razlog to Istanbulcar 552.9 km
5h 56m₺4,096–5,917Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
6h 33m₺6,724–14,821Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşabus
12h 34m₺1,384–2,273Train, bus
- Take the train from Razlog-T to Septemvritrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Septemvri to Plovdivtrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbulbus
12h 39m₺1,114–1,857Train
- Take the train from Razlog-T to Septemvritrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Pazardjik to Halkalıtrain
16h 1m₺769–3,768
Razlog to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs 650 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Razlog to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Razlog and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Hristo Botev. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 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 34m.
The distance between Razlog and Istanbul is 669 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 11h 48m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 11h 48m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 1.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 650 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Razlog, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Razlog to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Plovdiv Hristo Botev in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Razlog-T to Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Razlog-T to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–180
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺130–190
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺130–190
- 1st Class
- ₺130–180
Train from Razlog-T to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–180
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
Train from Septemvri to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺35–50
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺35–50
- 1st Class
- ₺35–50
Train from Razlog-T to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–180
- 1st Class
- ₺160–210
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Pazardjik to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺600–3,418
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,897
- Single Room
- ₺3,418
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,668
- Phone
- +359 2 493 0191
- info@traventuria.com
- Website
- traventuria.com
Bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–750
- Website
- https://traventuria.com/
Bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺600–750
- Website
- https://traventuria.com/
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Razlog to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Razlog to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–340
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,849
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,600
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
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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 5h 56m to drive from Razlog to Istanbul.
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