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Istanbul, Turkey → Rakovski, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Rakovski

Composite routes from Istanbul to Rakovski

Cheapest
4 h 4 min
Car
394 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane
Other
8 h 30 min
Bus, Train
360 km.
from $39.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$56.05

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$30.57

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$31.85

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$35.67

Huntur

Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$42.04

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.99

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Dimitrovgrad
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$14.01
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Cheshnegirovo
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.42–$5.60
Train from Stara Zagora to Belozem
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.80–$6.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski is to train which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Rakovski?

The distance between Istanbul and Rakovski is 445 km. The road distance is 394.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $25 - $52.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Istanbul to Rakovski, including transfers.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Rakovski?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Rakovski is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $25 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 14h 41m.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Rakovski?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Rakovski?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Rakovski is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Istanbul to Rakovski.

Where can I stay near Rakovski?

There are 610+ hotels available in Rakovski. Prices start at $23.03 per night.
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