Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul

Best Options

$20

Other Options

Transportation from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul

Buses

$ 19.15
Flights

$ 135.11
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Facts about the transport from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul

Cheapest Transport	$20
Fastest Transport	5h 45m
Earliest Departure	3:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:50 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	416 kilometers
Transport Companies	FlixBus, Ryanair

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How to get from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul

Travelling between Plovdiv Central Train and Istanbul is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 19.15 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.15.

How long does it take to get from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 27 hours to travel between Plovdiv Central Train and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Plovdiv Central Train and Istanbul. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 10m to reach Istanbul.

How much does it cost to get from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul?

Travelling between Plovdiv Central Train and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 19.15 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 19.15 if you buy a FlixBus Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Plovdiv Central Train and Istanbul ?

1 from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from 03:00 Plovdiv South until 03:00 Plovdiv South

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 135.11.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Plovdiv and Istanbul

Ryanair

Bus

Travelling from Plovdiv to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Plovdiv and Istanbul

FlixBus

What is the most popular transport to get from Plovdiv Central Train to Istanbul?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus