There are 7 ways to get from Velingrad to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Velingrad to Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
7h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Velingrad to SeptemvriRe
- Take the train from Septemvri to SvilengradRe / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
11h 45m₺702–1,169Drive 489.8 km
- Drive from Velingrad to Istanbul489.8 km
4h 55m₺3,257–4,704Train, fly
- Take the train from Velingrad to Septemvri
- Take the train from Septemvri to Iskarsko Shose
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
8h 39m₺4,761–12,939Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Take the bus from Velingrad to Plovdiv
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Istanbul Esenler OtogariArda - Tur
8h 27mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Velingrad to SeptemvriRe
- Take the train from Septemvri to PlovdivRe / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
9h 3m₺1,136–1,724Bus, train
- Take the bus from Velingrad to Plovdiv
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
12h 14m
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs 3.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Velingrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Istanbul via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Velingrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Velingrad and Istanbul is 511 km. The road distance is 489.8 km.
The best way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Velingrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Velingrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Velingrad station.
Velingrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Velingrad station.
The best way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Velingrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Velingrad to Istanbul via Plovdiv in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Velingrad to Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 11h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Velingrad to Septemvri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺120–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺120–180
- 1st Class
- ₺150–210
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–420
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺230–320
- 1st Class
- ₺300–420
Train from Septemvri to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺110–210
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺110–160
- 1st Class
- ₺140–210
Train from Septemvri to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺60–120
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺60–90
- 1st Class
- ₺80–120
- 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
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–2,835
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺1,574
- Single Room
- ₺2,835
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,384
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Velingrad to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/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
- +359 700 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
- ₺1,124
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Velingrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Velingrad. It is currently 11:34 PM in Velingrad and 12:34 AM in Istanbul.
Velingrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velingrad to Istanbul is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Velingrad to Istanbul.
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