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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Borovets to Istanbul

Composite routes from Borovets to Istanbul

Cheapest
5 h 22 min
Car
527 km.
from $28
Other
9 h 22 min
464 km.
from $26.17
11 h 14 min
464 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 25 min
464 km.
from $32.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$47.83

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26

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:
$15.22–$27.17

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:
$11.96–$16.30

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Borovets Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Kyustendil Municipality Transport

Phone:
+359 7855 0204
Email:
Website:
kyustendil.bg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=319&Itemid=273&lang=bg
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily

Samokov Bus

Phone:
0722 60019
Email:
Website:
samokov-info.com
Bus from Samokov to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.61

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

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

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 Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.33

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Kostenets to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.33–$9.24
Train from Kostenets to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
11h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to train which costs $14.13 - $22.83 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Borovets and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Borovets to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Borovets and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Samokov and Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Borovets to Istanbul?

The distance between Borovets and Istanbul is 526 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Borovets to Istanbul without a car is to train via Svilengrad which takes 9h 22m and costs $20.65 - $29.35 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Borovets to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Borovets to Istanbul bus from?

Borovets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kyustendil Municipality Transport, depart from Samokov station.

Train or bus from Borovets to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Borovets to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which takes 9h 22m and costs $20.65 - $29.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Borovets to Istanbul bus arrive?

Borovets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kyustendil Municipality Transport, arrive at Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Borovets and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Borovets. It is currently 09:06 in Borovets and 10:06 in Istanbul.

Can I drive from Borovets to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Borovets to Istanbul is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Borovets 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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