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How to get fromTaksim to Plovdivby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Taksim to Plovdiv by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
    6h 51m
    $26
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
    12h 5m
    $12–19
  3. Drive 416 km

    1. Drive from Taksim to Plovdivcar416 km
    4h
    $66–95
  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)planeIST - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Hotel Trimontiumbus
    4h 46m
    $121–302
  5. Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station SouthbusArda - Tur
    8h 29m
    $27–36

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Taksim, Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $24 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 10h 17m.

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