How to Travel from
Velingrad to Istanbul
by Car
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Velingrad, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Velingrad to Istanbul
Composite routes from Velingrad to Istanbul
Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
495 km.
from $27
Route Navigator Velingrad - Istanbul
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Continue onto Съединение
Съединение, 138 м
138 м
Turn right onto Св. Св. Кирил и Методий
Св. Св. Кирил и Методий, 75 м
75 м
Turn sharp left onto Христо Ботев
Христо Ботев, 434 м
434 м
Turn slight left onto 84
1 km 795 м
1 km 795 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 84
35 km 292 м
35 km 292 м
Turn right onto 8
6 km 812 м
6 km 812 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Царица Йоанна
Царица Йоанна, 436 м
436 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. България
бул. България, 251 м
251 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 820 м
1 km 820 м
Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Turn right onto Пловдивска
Пловдивска, 1 km 739 м
1 km 739 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 8
6 km 95 м
6 km 95 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 8
11 km 976 м
11 km 976 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 8005
5 km 425 м
5 km 425 м
Turn left and take А 1 toward Свиленград, Бургас
Свиленград, Бургас, А 1, 56 km 664 м
56 km 664 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
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 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 Velingrad to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
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
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)
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 Velingrad to Septemvri
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.39–$5.33
Train from Septemvri to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.15–$5.22
Train from Septemvri to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.50
Train from Septemvri to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
11h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to train via Svilengrad which costs $9.24 - $16.30 and takes 10h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Velingrad and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct bus from Velingrad to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Plovdiv Bus Station South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Is there a direct train between Velingrad and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Velingrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Velingrad and arriving at Yenikapi via Septemvri, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
How far is it from Velingrad to Istanbul?
The distance between Velingrad and Istanbul is 507 km. The road distance is 495.7 km.
How do I travel from Velingrad to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $16.30 - $33.70 .
How long does it take to get from Velingrad to Istanbul?
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Velingrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Velingrad to Istanbul bus from?
Velingrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Velingrad station.
Where do I catch the Velingrad to Istanbul train from?
Velingrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Velingrad station.
Train or bus from Velingrad to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Velingrad to Istanbul is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $16.30 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train via Svilengrad, which costs $9.24 - $16.30 and takes 10h 45m.
Where does the Velingrad to Istanbul bus arrive?
Velingrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Plovdiv station.
What is the time difference between Velingrad and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Velingrad. It is currently 17:26 in Velingrad and 18:26 in Istanbul.
Where does the Velingrad to Istanbul train arrive?
Velingrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Septemvri station.
Can I drive from Velingrad to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Velingrad to Istanbul is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Velingrad 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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