How to get from Istanbul to Plovdiv
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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 September 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
372 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €71Checked Sep 9 | 6h 27m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Reading date not recorded | 11h 25mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Checked Sep 9 | 7h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€71Checked Sep 96h 27m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€50Reading date not recorded11h 25m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Checked Sep 97h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
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 → Plovdivbus
ArdaTur·6h 20m - 2Plovdiv → Plovdiv International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Plovdiv
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€93October 2026
€89Departures from Istanbul to Plovdiv
ArdaTur runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 10:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 4 | 10:30 | 23:30 |
| TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.train | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 45m€31Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurIstanbul-PlovdivBook →Airport shuttle busPlovdiv-Plovdiv International AirportBook →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →Regional connectionSofia Airport-Plovdiv International AirportBook →
Pegasus AirlinesSabiha Gökçen Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-PlovdivBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, Regional connection, Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Plovdiv works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv, about 6h 20m. Transfer in Plovdiv and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Plovdiv (35 min). In total it's roughly €25 over 7h 15m, 1 transfer.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Istanbul to Plovdiv?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Airport shuttle bus, Turkish Airlines, Regional connection, Pegasus Airlines, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
Can you get from Istanbul to Plovdiv without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 45m.
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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