There are 8 ways to get from Samokov to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Plovdivtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
9h 21m₺761–1,873Bus, train #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
15h 53m₺536–763Bus, train via Svilengrad
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Svilengradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
11h 42m₺675–998Drive 532.1 km
- Drive from Samokov to Istanbulcar 532.1 km
5h 10m₺4,106–5,930Bus, train, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
7h 34m₺4,864–13,376Bus
- Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
9h 25m₺832–1,930Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Samokov to Plovdivbus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Hristo Botev to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
9h 30m₺1,532–3,330Bus, train, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Samokov to Kostenetsbus
- Take the train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
7h 36m₺8,267–18,399
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samokov to Istanbul is to bus and train which costs 500 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Samokov to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Samokov to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Samokov and Istanbul is 531 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.
The best way to get from Samokov to Istanbul without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 21m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 21m 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.
Yes, the driving distance between Samokov to Istanbul is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Samokov to Istanbul.
There are 4257+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Samokov, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Samokov to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv and Plovdiv Bus Station South in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,600–12,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kostenets to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺75–150
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺75–110
- 1st Class
- ₺110–150
Train from Kostenets to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺180–280
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺180–250
- 1st Class
- ₺210–280
Train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺65–140
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺65–95
- 1st Class
- ₺100–140
Train from Kostenets to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺390–550
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺390–550
- 1st Class
- ₺430–550
Train from Kostenets to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺65–140
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺65–95
- 1st Class
- ₺100–140
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–130
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–130
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–130
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–330
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–330
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–130
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
Bus from Samokov to Kostenets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–130
- Website
- Tourist Information Centre - Samokov
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