There are 4 ways to get from Turkey to Plovdiv by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdivbus
6h 34m$24Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain
11h 49m$11–18Drive 411.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Plovdivcar 411.4 km
3h 56m$65–94Bus via Esenler Otogar
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus FlixBus N1999
7h 58m$14–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Plovdiv is to train which costs $10 - $18 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Turkey to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Plovdiv via Istanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Plovdiv via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Turkey and Plovdiv is 423 km. The road distance is 411.4 km.
The best way to get from Turkey to Plovdiv without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $24.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Turkey to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Turkey to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.
Turkey to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Turkey to Plovdiv is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $18 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Turkey and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $23 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Turkey to Plovdiv bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Plovdiv is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 10:21 PM in Turkey and 9:21 PM in Plovdiv.
Turkey to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Plovdiv is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Turkey to Plovdiv.
There are 773+ hotels available in Plovdiv.