How to Travel from
Istanbul to Borovets
by Route or Car
Schedule
Istanbul, Turkey → Borovets, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Borovets
Composite routes from Istanbul to Borovets
Cheapest
5 h 23 min
Car
529 km.
from $29
Other
17 h 59 min
Train, Bus
464 km.
from $18.63
11 h 43 min
464 km.
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Route Navigator Istanbul - Borovets
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Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 130 м
130 м
Turn left onto Horhor Caddesi
Horhor Caddesi, 41 м
41 м
Turn left onto Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı
Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı, 78 м
78 м
Turn left onto Yeşil Tekke Sokağı
Yeşil Tekke Sokağı, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Turn left onto Akdeniz Caddesi
Akdeniz Caddesi, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Koca Sinan Caddesi
Koca Sinan Caddesi, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Akşemsettin Caddesi
Akşemsettin Caddesi, 2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep left onto O-3 and take O-3 toward Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy
Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy, O-3, 251 km 842 м
251 km 842 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Марица
Автомагистрала Марица, 226 km 17 м
226 km 17 м
Turn right
1 km 238 м
1 km 238 м
Turn right
20 м
20 м
Turn left
2 km 829 м
2 km 829 м
Keep left
1 km 917 м
1 km 917 м
Turn slight left
2 km 384 м
2 km 384 м
Turn left onto 8
8 km 517 м
8 km 517 м
Turn left
15 м
15 м
Turn right onto Александър Стамболийски
Александър Стамболийски, 1 km 561 м
1 km 561 м
Turn right
30 м
30 м
Continue onto 82
310 м
310 м
Turn slight right onto Боровец
Боровец, 16 km 787 м
16 km 787 м
Keep right
194 м
194 м
Turn right
99 м
99 м
Turn right onto Георги Димитров
Георги Димитров, 12 km 659 м
12 km 659 м
Turn sharp left onto SFO1570
415 м
415 м
Turn left
227 м
227 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$228.26
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.48–$5.00
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Svilengrad
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$10.33
Train from Svilengrad to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.11–$9.24
Bus operators
Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$26.09
Kamil Koc
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Traventuria
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Borovets
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$42.39
Kyustendil Municipality Transport
Phone:
+359 7855 0204
Email:
Website:
kyustendil.bg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=319&Itemid=273&lang=bg
Bus from Plovdiv to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Samokov Bus
Bus from Plovdiv to Samokov
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Borovets?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Borovets is to train and bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 17h 59m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Borovets?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Borovets is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Borovets?
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Borovets. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arriving at Borovets Bus Stop via Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Borovets?
The distance between Istanbul and Borovets is 580 km. The road distance is 530.1 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Borovets without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Borovets without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Borovets?
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Istanbul to Borovets, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Borovets bus from?
Istanbul to Borovets bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Where does the Istanbul to Borovets bus arrive?
Istanbul to Borovets bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Borovets?
Borovets is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:53 in Istanbul and 09:53 in Borovets.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Borovets?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Borovets is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Istanbul to Borovets.
Where can I stay near Borovets?
There are 437+ hotels available in Borovets. Prices start at $42.87 per night.
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