Istanbul to Plovdiv Bus and Coach
Istanbul to Plovdiv
Plovdiv to Istanbul
Istanbul to Plovdiv Route Overview
Istanbul to Plovdiv bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Bulgaria.There are up to 21 daily bus departures available, including 15 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 09:00h, arriving at Plovdiv at 16:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 07:35h the following day.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Istanbul to Plovdiv:
11:30
Istanbul
6h 10min
17:40
Plovdiv
from
19
HRK
Best offer on 16. Apr
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14:30
Istanbul
5h 40min
20:10
Plovdiv
from
23
HRK
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18:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
6h 25min
00:25
Plovdiv Bus Station South
from
25
HRK
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22:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
6h 20min
04:50
Plovdiv Bus Station South
from
27
HRK
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20:00
Istanbul
7h 16min
03:16
Plovdiv
from
30
HRK
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Traveling by coach from Istanbul to Plovdiv
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Plovdiv is 261 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 18:00 has a travel time of 05:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Plovdiv earlier, there
are 15 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Plovdiv.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 00:25 and 07:35
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Plovdiv:
18:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
6h 25min
00:25
Plovdiv Bus Station South
from
25
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 16. Apr
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22:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
6h 20min
04:50
Plovdiv Bus Station South
from
27
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 16. Apr
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20:00
Istanbul
7h 16min
03:16
Plovdiv
from
30
HRK
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22:30
Istanbul
7h 35min
06:05
Plovdiv
from
23
HRK
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23:59
Istanbul
7h 36min
07:35
Plovdiv
from
23
HRK
Best offer on 16. Apr
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Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Plovdiv route
There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Istanbul or Plovdiv coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £16 (One-Way) or £32 (Return).
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Istanbul to Plovdiv. The average rating is 6.9. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Plovdiv
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Plovdiv, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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