Plovdiv to Istanbul bus
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Bus times from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Fastest Journey
6 h 30 m
Average
6 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
371 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Plovdiv for Istanbul every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
 | Distance | 230 miles (371 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 6 h 30 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $22 (€20) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Eurolines Germany, Infobus, Arda Tur, Brittany Ferries or Karat-S |
Buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul cover the 230 miles (371 km) long trip taking on average 6 h 30 min with our travel partners like Eurolines Germany, Infobus, Arda Tur, Brittany Ferries or Karat-S. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $22 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $22 (€20).
Travel Tips: Bus to Istanbul from Plovdiv
Travel by bus between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Istanbul from Plovdiv restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Turkey from Plovdiv?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?
The government of Turkey has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 7/2/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Istanbul from Plovdiv closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Istanbul to Plovdiv is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Bulgaria from Turkey?
Reentry to Bulgaria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Bulgaria from Istanbul?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
The government of Bulgaria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 6/27/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Plovdiv from Istanbul here.
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