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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 Citylines, Arda Tur or Metro Bulgaria for the next days.

today

$24

tomorrow

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Thursday

$28

Friday

$27

Saturday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$24	A Bus from Huntur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/14/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/14/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/14/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Arda Tur	5h 20m	11:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:50 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/14/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$44	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/14/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/14/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/16/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 40m	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	7:40 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Citylines	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/15/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/15/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/16/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 40m	2:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	8:10 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/16/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/16/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Citylines	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/16/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/16/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/17/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/18/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Arda Tur	5h 40m	2:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	8:10 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/17/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/17/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Citylines	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/17/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/17/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	6h 25m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	12:25 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/19/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Citylines	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/18/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Arda Tur	5h 40m	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	7:40 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/18/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Arda Tur	5h 25m	11:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:55 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Citylines	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/18/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/18/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/19/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Huntur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/19/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/19/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Arda Tur	5h 20m	11:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:50 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/19/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Arda Tur	5h 40m	2:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	7:40 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/19/2026 2:00:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/19/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/19/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	7h 0m	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/20/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Huntur	5h 30m	6:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	11:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$31	A Bus from Huntur goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/20/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/20/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Kamil Koc	6h 45m	11:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	5:45 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/20/2026 11:00:00 AM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/20/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Arda Tur	5h 20m	11:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	4:50 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/20/2026 11:30:00 PM to North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/21/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	9:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	4:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 6/20/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) arriving at 6/20/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv is $23 on 6/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily buses from Istanbul to Plovdiv. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Istanbul and Plovdiv.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 79 buses from Istanbul to Plovdiv, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Plovdiv, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv

Compare all providers like Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria that travel 19 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Plovdiv starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	19 Ø
Distance	232.3 miles
Bus Companies	Citylines, Arda Tur, Metro Bulgaria, Huntur, Kamil Koc, Metro Turizm, Alpar Turizm and Panorama Trans

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Plovdiv

Every day, 19 buses from 8 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 06/14/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

$24

Monday 06/15

$23

Tuesday 06/16

$23

Wednesday 06/17

$23

Thursday 06/18

$35

Friday 06/19

$27

Saturday 06/20

$26

Sunday 06/21

$23

Monday 06/22

$35

Tuesday 06/23

$35

Wednesday 06/24

$23

Thursday 06/25

$23

Friday 06/26

$35

Saturday 06/27

$26

Sunday 06/28

$31

Monday 06/29

$23

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

$23

Thursday 07/02

Friday 07/03

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$23

Friday 07/10

$37

Saturday 07/11

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 $23, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Plovdiv, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

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.

Kamil Koc from Istanbul to Plovdiv

Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Istanbul to Plovdiv:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/9/2026

Arda Tur from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	5h 20m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	6/10/2026

Huntur from Istanbul to Plovdiv

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

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/10/2026

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.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Bus Stop

Train Station

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

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 $23 and takes 5h 30m 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 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $55. 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 19 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 5h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $31. 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 9:00 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 11:30 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 Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria. 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: Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Istanbul to Plovdiv?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Istanbul and Plovdiv. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Plovdiv?

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Plovdiv

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