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From Plovdiv to Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul is on Thursday 20 August 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

366 kmDistance
24€ - 133€Prices
1.25 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
5h45Trip duration
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CarriersCitylines, FlixBus.
Detailed itinerary
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Price range

24€ - 133€

Duration

5h45 - 11h55

ItineraryDirect
Departure stationPlovdiv Hristo Botev
Arrival stationIstanbul Büyük Otogari
CompaniesCitylines, FlixBus
First trip18h57
Last trip21h27
Number of daily trips5

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Traveling from Plovdiv to Istanbul
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

78.6
kg CO₂e
12%
132
litres de café
165
kg de fraise
12.2
t-shirts en coton
136
kg de chou de bruxelles
70.2
litres de bière
154
repas végétariens
595,417
litres d'eau du robinet
10.8
repas avec du boeuf
3.13
jeans
123
kg de pastèque
53.1
kg d'avocat
6.63
années de chauffage électrique par m²
172
kg d'aubergine
7,178
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique

Reducing your carbon footprint by using responsible modes of transport is important for us (all)! Your train from Plovdiv to Istanbul generally emits 1.07kg CO2 per traveler. Good news, it's always less than a plane or personal car!

Plovdiv Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Plovdiv Istanbul, you have choices!

A ticket from bus Citylines, and bus FlixBus Plovdiv Istanbul, the field of possibilities is open to you!

Obviously, ticket prices will vary. Because you will have the chance to travel in just 0h between Plovdiv and Istanbul.

In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Plovdiv to Istanbul despite being 366 kilometers apart.

Great news! Your trip Plovdiv Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.

In other words, you can book your direct from Plovdiv to Istanbul right now!

Book your from Plovdiv to Istanbul ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 24 € .

There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 5h45, it's a bargain to seize!

But if you want to be sure to book your ticket at the best time, to get the best price, use our comparator just above!

It will tell you how many days in advance you should book to get the best price. Handy ;)

How to travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul with Tictactrip

From Plovdiv to Istanbul by bus 🚌

the companies Citylines and FlixBus offer a direct Plovdiv Istanbul journey.Are you an early bird? The very first trip departs at 18h57. If, on the contrary, you prefer to travel at night or leave late in the day, the very last departure is at 21h27. Want to know the price of Plovdiv Istanbul journey? It falls in the range between 24€ and 133€. The duration of a from Plovdiv to Istanbul journey is mostly between 5h45 and 11h55.
Its departure point is located at Plovdiv Hristo Botev. This bus will then drop you off at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. It also serves stations Pazardzhik Coach Station, and Pazardzhik Railway Station.
 Generally, there is every day 5 buses Plovdiv Istanbul.

From Plovdiv to Istanbul by train 🚄

Unfortunately, our train companies do not operate Plovdiv Istanbul trips by train. But don't worry, you can still find the best prices with our other means of transportation

From Plovdiv to Istanbul by carpooling 🚗

We have no information concerning Plovdiv-Istanbul by carpooling. Blablacar or Idvroom probably don't have any users offering this trip.

Frequently Asked Questions about Plovdiv - Istanbul

How much does a bus Plovdiv Istanbul cost?

Your bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul journey will cost you a minimum of 24 €. On average, you can book your bus ticket for this trip at 63 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 133 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long is the trip Plovdiv Istanbul by bus?

Your bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul journey will be at least 5h45 long. On average, expect this journey to last 8h16, with a maximum travel time of 11h55.

When is the first bus Plovdiv Istanbul leaving?

The very first journey by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul departs at 18h57. If you want to leave later, you can still take a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul at 21h27. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many bus Plovdiv Istanbul are there every day ?

Every day, you have the choice of 5 bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!