How to Travel from
Kostenets to Istanbul
by Train, Route or Car
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Kostenets, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kostenets to Istanbul
Composite routes from Kostenets to Istanbul
Cheapest
4 h 34 min
Car
499 km.
from $27
Other
8 h 49 min
446 km.
from $12.22
9 h 16 min
446 km.
from $32.22
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
445 km.
from $156.99
9 h 16 min
446 km.
from $44.17
6 h 16 min
Train, Plane
445 km.
from $147.25
Route Navigator Kostenets - Istanbul
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Continue onto Белмекен
Белмекен, 24 м
24 м
Turn left onto Търговска
Търговска, 256 м
256 м
Turn right onto 82
205 м
205 м
Keep left
30 м
30 м
Turn left onto Александър Стамболийски
Александър Стамболийски, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Turn left
15 м
15 м
Turn right onto Цариградско шосе
Цариградско шосе, 11 km 744 м
11 km 744 м
Keep left and take А 1 toward Пловдив
Пловдив, А 1, 121 km 422 м
121 km 422 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs $9.24 - $15.22 and takes 8h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Kostenets and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Kostenets to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Kostenets and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Is there a direct train between Kostenets and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Kostenets to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Kostenets and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
How far is it from Kostenets to Istanbul?
The distance between Kostenets and Istanbul is 497 km. The road distance is 492.7 km.
How do I travel from Kostenets to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul without a car is to train via Svilengrad which takes 8h 49m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .
How long does it take to get from Kostenets to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Kostenets to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kostenets to Istanbul bus from?
Kostenets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, depart from Kostenets station.
Where do I catch the Kostenets to Istanbul train from?
Kostenets to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kostenets station.
Train or bus from Kostenets to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Kostenets to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which takes 8h 49m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $33.70 and takes 9h 16m.
Where does the Kostenets to Istanbul bus arrive?
Kostenets to Istanbul bus services, operated by Samokov Bus, arrive at Plovdiv station.
What is the time difference between Kostenets and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Kostenets. It is currently 00:18 in Kostenets and 01:18 in Istanbul.
Where does the Kostenets to Istanbul train arrive?
Kostenets to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Can I drive from Kostenets to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Kostenets to Istanbul is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Kostenets 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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