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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Petrich

Composite routes from Istanbul to Petrich

Cheapest
7 h 3 min
Car
719 km.
from $39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.20

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.19
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$14.01

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$43.31

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Haskovo to Sandanski
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$57.32–$82.80

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Haskovo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28

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:
$58.60–$280.25
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$280.25

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$407.64
Plane from Istanbul to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$522.28
Plane from Istanbul to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$598.71

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.39–$305.73

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.73–$10.19
Train from Blagoevgrad to Petrich
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.06–$6.50

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prdejci
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$38.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to train which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 21h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Petrich?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Petrich station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via Blagoevgrad Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Petrich?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Petrich. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Petrich via Halkalı and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Petrich?

The distance between Istanbul and Petrich is 768 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Petrich without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Petrich without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Istanbul to Petrich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich bus from?

Istanbul to Petrich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich train from?

Istanbul to Petrich train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Petrich?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 21h 13m.

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich bus arrive?

Istanbul to Petrich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Petrich?

Petrich is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:25 in Istanbul and 11:25 in Petrich.

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich train arrive?

Istanbul to Petrich train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Petrich?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Petrich is 720 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Petrich.

Where can I stay near Petrich?

There are 326+ hotels available in Petrich. Prices start at $16.26 per night.
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