Istanbul to Plovdiv by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Plovdiv by train takes about 11h 25m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is bus, at 7h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €97 | 11h 25m | direct |
| bus | €29 | 7h 15m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Plovdiv by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Plovdiv take by train?
About 11h 25m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Plovdiv?
The best price in our latest check was €97. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Plovdiv?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 7h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €29.
What 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
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