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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plovdiv to Istanbul from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Vip Arda Tur or Karat-S for the next days.
today
from $27
tomorrow
from $26
Wednesday
from $25
Thursday
from $25
Friday
from $37
Saturday
from $26
Sunday
from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $27
  • Vip Arda Tur
    7h 10m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    10:40 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $27
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 45m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $28
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $28
  • Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Alpar Turizm
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $26
  • Panorama Trans
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $26
  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Vip Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $27
  • Huntur
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Basic
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    7h 50m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    11:20 PM
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Alpar Turizm
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $25
  • Panorama Trans
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $25
  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Huntur
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Basic
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Alpar Turizm
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $25
  • Panorama Trans
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 45m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $26
  • Vip Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $27
  • Huntur
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 45m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $37
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul via Edirne, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      8h 0m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Plovdiv
      Bus station
      4:00 PM
      Edirne
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      2h 0m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Edirne
      Central Bus Station
      7:00 PM
      Istanbul
      Otogar Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    5h 45m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $26
  • Huntur
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $27
  • Alpar Turizm
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $27
  • Panorama Trans
    6h 1m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $27
  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Huntur
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $26
  • Vip Arda Tur
    8h 0m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    10:15 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Citylines
    6h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $27
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:59 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $30

Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 44 buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Vip Arda Tur and Karat-S that travel 16 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus $25
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Bus 1:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 232.3 miles
Bus Companies Arda Tur, Vip Arda Tur, Karat-S, Citylines, Kamil Koc, Huntur, Alpar Turizm, Metro Turizm, Metro Bulgaria and Panorama Trans

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Every day, 16 buses from 10 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/21/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
$28
Tuesday 04/22
$24
Wednesday 04/23
$24
Thursday 04/24
$34
Friday 04/25
$26
Saturday 04/26
$24
Sunday 04/27
$28
Monday 04/28
$26
Tuesday 04/29
$28
Wednesday 04/30
$44
Thursday 05/01
$24
Friday 05/02
$24
Saturday 05/03
$24
Sunday 05/04
$24
Monday 05/05
$44
Tuesday 05/06
$24
Wednesday 05/07
$24
Thursday 05/08
$37
Friday 05/09
$27
Saturday 05/10
$28
Sunday 05/11
$26
Monday 05/12
$25
Tuesday 05/13
$34
Wednesday 05/14
$24
Thursday 05/15
$24
Friday 05/16
$25
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Plovdiv to Istanbul from our users.

Arda Tur from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Plovdiv to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price $26
Fastest Bus 6h 30m
Earliest Bus 2:15 AM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/19/2025

Vip Arda Tur from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Vip Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Vip Arda Tur bus route Plovdiv to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price $25
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 2:15 AM
Last Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 4/18/2025

Metro Turizm from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Metro Turizm

Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Turizm bus route Plovdiv to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price $34
Fastest Bus 7h 0m
Earliest Bus 11:00 AM
Last Bus 7:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 4/16/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Plovdiv - Istanbul

Arda Tur
Terrance Edward dcosta, 9/7/2024
Worst bus ever. They exchanged my luggage at Hoskovo bus station and dumped into different bus and now I am unable to get my baggage and they are like we do not know where the bag is. Worst customer s ... Worst bus ever. They exchanged my luggage at Hoskovo bus station and dumped into different bus and now I am unable to get my baggage and they are like we do not know where the bag is. Worst customer support and front office desk. Please do not use Arda tur if u do not want to lose ur luggage.

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Istanbul

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plovdiv and Istanbul.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Plovdiv to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus

How much does a Plovdiv Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 7h 50m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

This route is offered by 10 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Plovdiv to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plovdiv to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Plovdiv starts at 1:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Istanbul starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plovdiv Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Arda Tur, Vip Arda Tur and Karat-S. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Vip Arda Tur and Karat-S.

What can I take with me on the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plovdiv Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plovdiv Istanbul bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plovdiv to Istanbul

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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