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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 Vip Arda Tur, Arda Tur or Karat-S for the next days.
today
from $23
tomorrow
from $23
Wednesday
from $23
Thursday
from $23
Friday
from $23
Saturday
Sunday
from $23

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • 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
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Huntur
    7h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Basic
    $27
  • Metro Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Basic
    $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • 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
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Huntur
    7h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Basic
    $27
  • Metro Turizm
    8h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Basic
    $28

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • 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
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    7h 30m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:45 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Huntur
    7h 30m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Basic
    $26
  • Karat-S
    8h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 45m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 45m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • Arda Tur
    6h 35m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:50 AM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Arda Tur
    7h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    6:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $26
  • Karat-S
    8h 0m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    7:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $29

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 15m
    0
    1:15 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    8:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 45m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $23
  • 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
    $24
  • Vip Arda Tur
    7h 45m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $24
  • Karat-S
    15h 50m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    0
    Karat-S
    Basic
    $41

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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 25 buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Vip Arda Tur, Arda Tur and Karat-S that travel 14 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 6h 30m
Earliest Bus 12:30 AM
Latest Bus 9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 14 Ø
Distance 232.3 miles
Bus Companies Vip Arda Tur, Arda Tur, Karat-S, Kamil Koc, Metro Turizm and Huntur

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Every day, 14 buses from 6 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 12/02/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/01
Monday 12/02
$23
Tuesday 12/03
$23
Wednesday 12/04
$26
Thursday 12/05
$23
Friday 12/06
$26
Saturday 12/07
$26
Sunday 12/08
$41
Monday 12/09
$23
Tuesday 12/10
$23
Wednesday 12/11
$23
Thursday 12/12
$23
Friday 12/13
$23
Saturday 12/14
$32
Sunday 12/15
Monday 12/16
$23
Tuesday 12/17
$23
Wednesday 12/18
$23
Thursday 12/19
$24
Friday 12/20
$26
Saturday 12/21
$26
Sunday 12/22
Monday 12/23
$23
Tuesday 12/24
$23
Wednesday 12/25
$27
Thursday 12/26
$41
Friday 12/27
$23
Saturday 12/28

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 $22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

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.

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 $23 and takes 7h 15m 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 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $41. 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 14 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 Arda Tur and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. 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 12:30 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 9:00 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 Vip Arda Tur, 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: Vip Arda Tur, 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.

Alternate transport types from Plovdiv to Istanbul

More bus routes to Plovdiv and to Istanbul

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plovdiv and to Istanbul. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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