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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul

Composite routes from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul

Cheapest
6 h 8 min
Car
639 km.
from $35

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$34.78

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$260.87

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$79.12

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.37–$7.07
Train from Sofia to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.20–$3.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul is to bus which costs $26.09 - $36.96 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Blagoevgrad and Istanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blagoevgrad and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Blagoevgrad and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

How far is it from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

The distance between Blagoevgrad and Istanbul is 680 km. The road distance is 658.3 km.

How do I travel from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $26.09 - $36.96 .

How long does it take to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

The bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul takes 9h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Blagoevgrad to Istanbul bus from?

Blagoevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Blagoevgrad station.

Where do I catch the Blagoevgrad to Istanbul train from?

Blagoevgrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Blagoevgrad station.

Train, bus or fly from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $26.09 - $36.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $92.39 and takes 15h 27m. There are no good options to fly between Blagoevgrad to Istanbul.

Where does the Blagoevgrad to Istanbul bus arrive?

Blagoevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.

What is the time difference between Blagoevgrad and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Blagoevgrad. It is currently 07:08 in Blagoevgrad and 08:08 in Istanbul.

Where does the Blagoevgrad to Istanbul train arrive?

Blagoevgrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Blagoevgrad to Istanbul is 658 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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