How to Travel from

Istanbul to Smolyan

by Rideshare or Car

Turkey Bulgaria Istanbul Smolyan

Cheapest

By car (485 km)

5 h 48 min

485 km.

from $26

Other

Rideshare

5 h 48 min

485 km.

from $18.45

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv

Ave. Duration:

6h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$33.70–$47.83

Citylines

Phone:

+3590885700870

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylines.eu/

Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Plovdiv

Ave. Duration:

6h 25m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$20.65–$28.26

Alpar Turizm

Phone:

+90 212 658 18 51

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

alparturizm.com.tr/en/

Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv

Ave. Duration:

6h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.22–$27.17

Kamil Koc

Phone:

444 0 562

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv

Ave. Duration:

6h 45m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$11.96–$16.30

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:

$21.74–$30.43

BG Razpisanie

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bgrazpisanie.com/

Bus from Plovdiv to Smolyan

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$4.67–$8.70

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:

+90 444 8 233

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tcdd.gov.tr/

Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv

Ave. Duration:

11h 17m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.70–$5.11

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Halkali to Dimitrovgrad

Ave. Duration:

5h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$7.07–$11.96

Train from Dimitrovgrad to Krumovo

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$2.39–$5.22

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Smolyan is to train and bus which costs $9.78 - $16.30 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Smolyan is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Smolyan via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Smolyan?

The distance between Istanbul and Smolyan is 511 km. The road distance is 485.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Smolyan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $26.09 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Istanbul to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Smolyan bus from?

Istanbul to Smolyan bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where does the Istanbul to Smolyan bus arrive?

Istanbul to Smolyan bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Plovdiv Bus Station South.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Smolyan?

Smolyan is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:26 in Istanbul and 11:26 in Smolyan.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Smolyan is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Istanbul to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 577+ hotels available in Smolyan. Prices start at $48.63 per night.

Book in Smolyan

Mountain Lake Hotel

19-21 Smolyanski ezera str., Smolyan

Fine

8.6

Hotel Kris

102 Rodopi Str, Smolyan

Kris Hotel

102 rhodopi Str Smolyan bulgaria, Smolyan

All accommodation options in SmolyanAll hotels

Pamporovo

Chepelare

The Rhodopi International Theater Collective

Smolyan

Smolyan (Bulgarian: Смолян, Greek: Σμόλιαν) is a town and ski resort in the south of Bulgaria near the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the Smolyan Province. The town is built along the narrow valley of the Cherna ('black') and the Byala ('white') river in the central Rhodope Mountains. It is located at the foot of the mountain's highest peak Golyam Perelik (2191 m). Popular ski resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare lie in the vicinity. As of June 2022 the town has a population of 30 689 inhabitants.

Read in Wikipedia

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Two ways to Travel from Istanbul to Smolyan

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Citylines

Alpar Turizm

Kamil Koc

Arda Tur

BG Razpisanie

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Smolyan?

How far is it from Istanbul to Smolyan?

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