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Transport providers

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:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.19

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bansko to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.84
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.66–$6.06
Train from Septemvri to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$15.16

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.69–$31.58

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.90–$18.95

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$42.95

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Bansko to Kavala
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$39.16

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Plovdiv to Bayrampaşa
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.90–$31.58

Municipality of Bansko

Phone:
0879230075
Website:
bansko.net/
Bus from Bansko to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$10.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bansko and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Bansko to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Bansko and arriving at Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Bansko to Istanbul?

The distance between Bansko and Istanbul is 570 km. The road distance is 560.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bansko to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $17.39 - $35.87 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Bansko to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Istanbul bus from?

Bansko to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, depart from Bansko station.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Istanbul train from?

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

Train or bus from Bansko to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Bansko to Istanbul is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $17.39 - $35.87 . Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Bansko to Istanbul bus arrive?

Bansko to Istanbul bus services, operated by Municipality of Bansko, arrive at Plovdiv South station.

What is the time difference between Bansko and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Bansko. It is currently 09:27 in Bansko and 10:27 in Istanbul.

Where does the Bansko to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bansko to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Istanbul is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Bansko 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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