Bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Plovdiv from various bus operators like Vip Arda Tur, Citylines or Metro Turizm for the next days.
today
from $20
tomorrow
from $21
Sunday
from $21
Monday
from $20
Tuesday
from $21
Wednesday
from $21
Thursday
from $21

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    8h 0m
    10:30 PM
    Istanbul
    6:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $20
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    5h 50m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    1:50 PM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    5h 50m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    1:50 PM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    8h 0m
    10:30 PM
    Istanbul
    6:30 AM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $20
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    5h 50m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    1:50 PM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    5h 50m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    1:50 PM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Vip Arda Tur
    6h 20m
    10:30 PM
    Istanbul
    4:50 AM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Lüks Yonca Seyahat
    8h 0m
    8:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Lüks Yonca Seyahat
    Economy
    $31
  • Metro Turizm
    7h 30m
    9:00 AM
    Istanbul
    4:30 PM
    Plovdiv
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    $35

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    5h 50m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    1:50 PM
    Plovdiv
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $21
  • Alpar Turizm
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $24
  • Panorama Trans
    7h 0m
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    4:00 AM
    Plovdiv
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $24
  • Arda Tur
    4h 55m
    8:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    12:55 PM
    Plovdiv
    Bus station
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $25
  • Kamil Koc
    6h 45m
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 PM
    Plovdiv
    North Bus Station
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $27

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Plovdiv

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Plovdiv are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 59 daily buses from Istanbul to Plovdiv. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Istanbul and Plovdiv.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 230 buses from Istanbul to Plovdiv, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Plovdiv, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv

Compare all providers like Vip Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel 47 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Plovdiv starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 47 Ø
Distance 232.3 miles
Bus Companies Vip Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Turizm, Arda Tur, Alpar Turizm, Lüks Yonca Seyahat, Kamil Koc, Huntur and Panorama Trans

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Plovdiv

Every day, 47 buses from 9 bus companies leave Istanbul for Plovdiv: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/26/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/21
Monday 04/22
Tuesday 04/23
Wednesday 04/24
Thursday 04/25
Friday 04/26
$20
Saturday 04/27
$24
Sunday 04/28
$21
Monday 04/29
$21
Tuesday 04/30
$21
Wednesday 05/01
$21
Thursday 05/02
$21
Friday 05/03
$21
Saturday 05/04
$24
Sunday 05/05
$29
Monday 05/06
$20
Tuesday 05/07
$21
Wednesday 05/08
$21
Thursday 05/09
Friday 05/10
$22
Saturday 05/11
$21
Sunday 05/12
$21
Monday 05/13
$21
Tuesday 05/14
$21
Wednesday 05/15
Thursday 05/16
$21
Friday 05/17
$21
Saturday 05/18

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Plovdiv

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Plovdiv, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Plovdiv, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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 Istanbul to Plovdiv 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 Istanbul to Plovdiv, 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 Istanbul to Plovdiv are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Plovdiv

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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

FAQs about the Istanbul to Plovdiv bus

How much does a Istanbul Plovdiv bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 8h 0m to reach Plovdiv. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 9 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $43. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Plovdiv.

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

Every day, the Istanbul to Plovdiv bus route is served by approximately 47 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv is offered by Arda Tur and takes 4h 55m. 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 Istanbul to Plovdiv?

The earliest bus arriving in Plovdiv from Istanbul starts at 8:00 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 Istanbul to Plovdiv?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Plovdiv 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 Istanbul Plovdiv route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Plovdiv?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Plovdiv 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, Citylines and Metro Turizm.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Plovdiv 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 Istanbul Plovdiv 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 Istanbul Plovdiv 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 Istanbul to Plovdiv on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Alternate transport types from Istanbul to Plovdiv

More bus routes from Istanbul and Plovdiv

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

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