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How to get fromSliven to Istanbulby bus, train, night train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sliven to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 33
    6h 30m
    ₺1,100–2,600

  2. Train, night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zimnitsa to Stara Zagoratrain train Ic
    2. Take the nighttrain from Stara Zagora to Çerkezköynighttrain night train
    3. Take the train from Cerkezkoy to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Re
    10h 36m
    ₺453–756

  3. Drive 365.8 km

    1. Drive from Sliven to Istanbulcar car 365.8 km
    4h 7m
    ₺2,801–4,046

  4. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station Southbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
    7h 40m
    ₺2,348–3,333

Sliven to Istanbul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Sliven, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Huntur also services this route 3 times a week.

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