There are 7 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 Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
9h 48m₺1,252–1,702Train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Razlog-T to SeptemvriRe
- Take the train from Septemvri to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
14h 34m₺796–1,291Drive 553.2 km
- Drive from Razlog to Istanbul553.2 km
6h 5m₺3,698–5,341Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
6h 2m₺5,300–13,312Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Razlog to Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
10h 23m₺1,402–1,702Train
- Take the train from Razlog-T to SeptemvriRe
- Take the train from Septemvri to Halkali493
18h 1m₺798–1,471Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Razlog Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
6h 35m₺5,613–13,833
Razlog to Istanbul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Razlog to Istanbul is to bus and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
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 34m.
The distance between Razlog and Istanbul is 589 km. The road distance is 553.2 km.
The best way to get from Razlog to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
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 ₺ - 1.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 14h 34m.
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 34m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–11,000
- 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
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Razlog-T to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺220–327
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺220–310
- 1st Class
- ₺326–327
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–420
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺230–330
- 1st Class
- ₺300–420
Train from Septemvri to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺550–850
- 1st Class
- ₺750–1,100
- 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
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Razlog to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺302
- 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
- ₺950–1,400
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- 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
- ₺600–850
- Website
- https://traventuria.com/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,132
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,370–1,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
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More Questions & Answers
Razlog to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Razlog. It is currently 3:28 AM in Razlog and 4:28 AM in Istanbul.
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 5m to drive from Razlog to Istanbul.
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