How to Travel from
Petrich to Istanbul
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Petrich, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Petrich to Istanbul
Composite routes from Petrich to Istanbul
Cheapest
7 h 4 min
Car
718 km.
from $39
Other
12 h 9 min
Train, Bus
482 km.
from $49.98
16 h 17 min
482 km.
from $56.35
7 h 42 min
Plane
481 km.
from $229.62
18 h 57 min
482 km.
from $23
9 h 27 min
Train, Plane
481 km.
from $160.57
9 h 30 min
Train, Plane
481 km.
from $150.83
10 h
Plane
481 km.
from $188.28
9 h 58 min
Plane
481 km.
from $219.76
Route Navigator Petrich - Istanbul
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Continue onto Капитан Никола Парапанов
Капитан Никола Парапанов, 27 м
27 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Рокфелер
бул. Рокфелер, 183 м
183 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Рокфелер
бул. Рокфелер, 11 km 919 м
11 km 919 м
Turn right and take А 3 toward Кулата
Кулата, А 3, 5 km 271 м
5 km 271 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Струма
Автомагистрала Струма, 1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Continue onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, 32 km 41 м
32 km 41 м
Keep right and drive toward Σέρρες, Κάτω Χριστός
Σέρρες, Κάτω Χριστός, 2 km 256 м
2 km 256 м
Continue onto Συνδετήρια Οδός
Συνδετήρια Οδός, 71 м
71 м
Turn left
145 м
145 м
Turn sharp right onto Σερρών - Προμαχώνα
Σερρών - Προμαχώνα, 3 km 942 м
3 km 942 м
Keep left onto ΕΟ63
32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Κωνσταντίνου Καραμανλή
Κωνσταντίνου Καραμανλή, 5 km 960 м
5 km 960 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου
Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, 1 km 381 м
1 km 381 м
Turn slight right onto προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου
προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, 2 km 760 м
2 km 760 м
Continue onto προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου
προέκταση Μεγάλου Αλεξάνδρου, 82 м
82 м
Continue onto Σερρών - Δράμας
Σερρών - Δράμας, 35 km 261 м
35 km 261 м
Keep right
32 km 372 м
32 km 372 м
Turn left onto Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης
Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης, 1 km 980 м
1 km 980 м
Turn slight right onto Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης
Παράκαμψη Ελευθερούπολης, 99 м
99 м
Turn left onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας
Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας, 11 km 70 м
11 km 70 м
Keep right and drive toward Ξάνθη
Ξάνθη, 191 km 423 м
191 km 423 м
Keep right onto D-110
28 km 257 м
28 km 257 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu
Tekirdağ - İpsala Yolu, 77 km 234 м
77 km 234 м
Keep right onto İsmet İnönü Bulvarı and drive toward Liman, Kumbağ, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa
İsmet İnönü Bulvarı, Liman, Kumbağ, Şehir Merkezi, Süleymanpaşa, 9 km 191 м
9 km 191 м
Keep right onto Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward Marmaraereğlisi, İstanbul
Üniversite Köprülü Kavşağı, Marmaraereğlisi, İstanbul, 17 km 92 м
17 km 92 м
Keep right onto D-110
35 km 794 м
35 km 794 м
Keep left onto Kınalı Otoyol Bağlantı Yolu and take O-3 toward İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, Edirne, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumu
Kınalı Otoyol Bağlantı Yolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, İstanbul, Edirne, Marmara Ceza İnfaz Kurumu, O-3, 7 km 57 м
7 km 57 м
Keep right onto Kınalı Kavşağı and take O-3 toward Silivri, İstanbul
Kınalı Kavşağı, Silivri, İstanbul, O-3, 65 km 656 м
65 km 656 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
Transport providers
Bus operators
Citylines
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96
Crazy Holidays
Bus from Sandanski to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.91–$70.65
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
Huntur
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 International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
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
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$510.87
Fly Armenia Airways
Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Skopje International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$32.61–$293.48
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
Hellenic Train
Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Rodopolis to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.02–$9.55
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
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 Petrich to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.61–$5.54
Train from Petrich to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$8.70
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$16.30
Train from Petrich to Zaharna
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.89–$8.70
Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD
Train from Miravtsi to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$29.35
Istanbul Ulasim
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.41
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Petrich to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Petrich to Istanbul is to train via Sofia which costs $16.30 - $27.17 and takes 18h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Petrich to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Petrich to Istanbul is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Petrich and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Petrich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Petrich and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via Sandanski and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
Is there a direct train between Petrich and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Petrich to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Petrich and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
How far is it from Petrich to Istanbul?
The distance between Petrich and Istanbul is 764 km. The road distance is 738 km.
How do I travel from Petrich to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Petrich to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $28.26 - $43.48 .
How long does it take to get from Petrich to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Petrich to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Petrich to Istanbul bus from?
Petrich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Sandanski station.
Where do I catch the Petrich to Istanbul train from?
Petrich to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
Where does the Petrich to Istanbul bus arrive?
Petrich to Istanbul bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Haskovo station.
What is the time difference between Petrich and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Petrich. It is currently 10:14 in Petrich and 11:14 in Istanbul.
Where does the Petrich to Istanbul train arrive?
Petrich to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Can I drive from Petrich to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Petrich to Istanbul is 738 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Petrich 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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