There are 7 ways to get from Samokov to Istanbul by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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- Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
8h 40m₺1,154–1,690Bus, train via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Take the train from Kostenets to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
11h 49m₺722–1,133Drive 532.3 km
- Drive from Samokov to Istanbul532.3 km
5h 10m₺3,539–5,112Bus, fly to Istanbul, taxi
- Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
- Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Istanbul
6h 56m₺5,161–13,330Bus, train
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Take the train from Kostenets to PlovdivRe / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
8h 59m₺1,156–1,728Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
9h 15m₺1,304–1,690Bus, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
7h 25m₺4,274–13,651
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samokov to Istanbul is to bus and train via Svilengrad which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Samokov to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs 3.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Samokov to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Samokov and Istanbul is 551 km. The road distance is 532.3 km.
The best way to get from Samokov to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Samokov to Istanbul, including transfers.
Samokov to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Samokov station.
Samokov to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Samokov. It is currently 6:54 PM in Samokov and 7:54 PM in Istanbul.
Yes, the driving distance between Samokov to Istanbul is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Samokov to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Samokov, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Samokov to Istanbul via Plovdiv in around 8h 40m.
- 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
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–9,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Kostenets to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺300–480
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺300–420
- 1st Class
- ₺430–480
Train from Kostenets to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺130–220
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺130–190
- 1st Class
- ₺170–220
- 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
- Phone
- 0722 60019
- samokovtouristcenter@mail.bg
- Website
- samokov-info.com
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺200–290
- Website
- https://samokov-info.com/?lang=en
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺75–110
- Website
- https://samokov-info.com/?lang=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 Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺440–600
- 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
- ₺1,123
- 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
- ₺1,360–1,410
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–1,700
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +905321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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