How to Travel from
Smolyan to Istanbul
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Smolyan, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Smolyan to Istanbul
Composite routes from Smolyan to Istanbul
Cheapest
5 h 48 min
Car
484 km.
from $26
Other
9 h 35 min
358 km.
from $5.43
12 h 22 min
Bus, Train
358 km.
from $39.35
10 h 34 min
Taxi
357 km.
from $90.07
10 h 15 min
358 km.
from $34.57
10 h 15 min
358 km.
from $46.52
Route Navigator Smolyan - Istanbul
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Continue onto бул. България
бул. България, 262 м
262 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto бул. България
бул. България, 2 km 953 м
2 km 953 м
Continue onto Коста Аврамиков
Коста Аврамиков, 1 km 248 м
1 km 248 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Тракия
Тракия, 3 km 772 м
3 km 772 м
Turn sharp right
228 м
228 м
Turn left
53 м
53 м
Turn right onto Тракия
Тракия, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Тракия
Тракия, 29 м
29 м
Turn right onto 86
16 km 279 м
16 km 279 м
Turn left onto 865
21 km 396 м
21 km 396 м
Turn left onto 865
9 km 779 м
9 km 779 м
Turn left onto София
София, 166 м
166 м
Turn right onto Първи Май
Първи Май, 45 м
45 м
Keep left onto Първи Май
Първи Май, 255 м
255 м
Continue onto Първи Май
Първи Май, 2 km 2 м
2 km 2 м
Turn sharp left onto 865
27 km 850 м
27 km 850 м
Turn slight right onto 8-ми март
8-ми март, 1 km 274 м
1 km 274 м
Turn left onto бул. Беломорски
бул. Беломорски, 1 km 101 м
1 km 101 м
Turn right
82 м
82 м
Turn right onto бул. България
бул. България, 3 km 254 м
3 km 254 м
Continue onto 507
11 km 810 м
11 km 810 м
Keep right onto 507
2 km 202 м
2 km 202 м
Keep right onto 5072
14 km 634 м
14 km 634 м
Turn right onto 5072
9 km 437 м
9 km 437 м
Turn left onto 593
6 km 848 м
6 km 848 м
Turn right
231 м
231 м
Turn right onto 505
12 km 338 м
12 km 338 м
Keep right onto 505
1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn slight right onto 505
24 km 478 м
24 km 478 м
Turn right onto 8
7 km 796 м
7 km 796 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto д-р Страшимир Дочков
д-р Страшимир Дочков, 450 м
450 м
Keep right and take А 4 toward Капитан Андреево, Истанбул
Капитан Андреево, Истанбул, А 4, 15 km 999 м
15 km 999 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
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$47.83
Citylines
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Alpar Turizm
Bus from Haskovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.17
Kamil Koc
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
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
BG Razpisanie
Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Smolyan to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.67–$8.70
Nedelino Municipality Transport
Website:
nedelino.bg/
Bus from Nedelino to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
4h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.33
Train from Plovdiv to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$61.57
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Krumovo to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.59
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Smolyan to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Smolyan to Istanbul is to bus which costs $16.30 - $35.87 and takes 10h 15m.
What is the fastest way to get from Smolyan to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Smolyan to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Smolyan and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Smolyan to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Smolyan and arriving at Istanbul via Nedelino and Haskovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
How far is it from Smolyan to Istanbul?
The distance between Smolyan and Istanbul is 507 km. The road distance is 484.4 km.
How do I travel from Smolyan to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Smolyan to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 9h 35m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Smolyan to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Smolyan to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Smolyan to Istanbul bus from?
Smolyan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Nedelino Municipality Transport, depart from Nedelino station.
Where does the Smolyan to Istanbul bus arrive?
Smolyan to Istanbul bus services, operated by Nedelino Municipality Transport, arrive at Haskovo station.
What is the time difference between Smolyan and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Smolyan. It is currently 09:49 in Smolyan and 10:49 in Istanbul.
Can I drive from Smolyan to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Smolyan to Istanbul is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Smolyan 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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