How to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 7h 15m, from €29.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Plovdiv. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 15m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 372 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Istanbul to Plovdiv: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Plovdıvbus
ArdaTur·6h 20m - 2Plovdıv → Plovdiv International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Istanbul to Plovdiv prices by travel date
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3 ways from Istanbul to Plovdiv: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Istanbul to Plovdiv works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Plovdıv, about 6h 20m. Transfer in Plovdıv and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Plovdiv (35 min). In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Plovdiv
DepartureIstanbulWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 6h 45mfrom €31Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Istanbul to Plovdiv
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Plovdiv: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv?+−
The most useful route takes about 7h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Plovdiv from Istanbul?+−
About 372 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Plovdiv cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €29. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Plovdiv?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Istanbul to Plovdiv without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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