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Istanbul to Smolyan

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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

FlixBus

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Citylines

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Alpar Turizm

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Kamil Koc

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Arda Tur

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BG Razpisanie

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FlixBus

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Duration 6h 45m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $33.70–$47.83

Phone +49 30 300 137 300

Customer Service +49 30 300 137 300

Email [email protected]

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Citylines

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Duration 6h 25m

Frequency 5 times a day

Estimated price $20.65–$28.26

Phone +3590885700870

Customer Service +3590885700870

Email [email protected]

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Alpar Turizm

Website

Duration 6h 45m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $15.22–$27.17

Phone +90 212 658 18 51

Customer Service +90 212 658 18 51

Email [email protected]

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Kamil Koc

Website

Duration 6h 45m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $11.96–$16.30

Phone 444 0 562

Customer Service 444 0 562

Email [email protected]

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Arda Tur

Website

Duration 6h 40m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $21.74–$30.43

Phone 0700 20 544

Customer Service 0700 20 544

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BG Razpisanie

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Duration 3h

Frequency 3 times a day

Estimated price $4.67–$8.70

Email [email protected]

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Turkish Railways (TCDD)

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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

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Turkish Railways (TCDD)

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Duration 11h 17m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $3.70–$5.11

Phone +90 444 8 233

Customer Service +90 444 8 233

Email [email protected]

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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

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Duration 5h 45m

Frequency Once daily

Estimated price $7.07–$11.96

Phone +35929311111

Customer Service +35929311111

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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

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

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Smolyan bus from?

Where does the Istanbul to Smolyan bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Smolyan?

Can I drive from Istanbul to Smolyan?

Where can I stay near Smolyan?