How to Travel from
Plovdiv to Istanbul
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Plovdiv, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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3 h 53 min
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410 km.
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Continue onto Стефан Веркович
Стефан Веркович, 114 м
114 м
Turn right onto Фредерик Жолио Кюри
Фредерик Жолио Кюри, 147 м
147 м
Turn sharp right onto 6-ти Септември
6-ти Септември, 173 м
173 м
Turn left onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 219 м
219 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 397 м
397 м
Keep right
1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
Turn left
194 м
194 м
Turn left
74 м
74 м
Turn right onto Брезовско шосе
Брезовско шосе, 6 km 261 м
6 km 261 м
Turn sharp left onto 56
288 м
288 м
Keep right and take А 1 toward Стара Загора, Свиленград, Бургас
Стара Загора, Свиленград, Бургас, А 1, 35 km 958 м
35 km 958 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul is to train which costs $7.61 - $13.04 and takes 8h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Istanbul?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Istanbul. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
How far is it from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
The distance between Plovdiv and Istanbul is 433 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.
How do I travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs $16.30 - $28.26 .
How long does it take to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
The bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul takes 5h including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus from?
Plovdiv to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Plovdiv station.
Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Istanbul train from?
Plovdiv to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
Train or bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Istanbul is to bus which takes 5h and costs $16.30 - $28.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7.61 - $13.04 and takes 8h 10m.
Where does the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus arrive?
Plovdiv to Istanbul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul station.
What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Plovdiv. It is currently 05:34 in Plovdiv and 06:34 in Istanbul.
Where does the Plovdiv to Istanbul train arrive?
Plovdiv to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Can I drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Istanbul is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Plovdiv to Istanbul.
How do I get a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul?
Book your Plovdiv to Istanbul bus tickets online with Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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