Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Yug Bus station | Esenler Otogarı | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Avtogara Yug | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sever | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sever | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtogara Yug | Esenler Otogarı | No tags |
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Get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe
The journey takes about 6 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Plovdiv and Istanbul Europe?
Stops in Istanbul Europe
- AEsenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey
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İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey - CGüzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey
- DFatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey
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Atakent
Atakent Mahallesi, Kamelya Sk. No:59, 34307 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey - F
Harem
Üsküdar Harem Sahil Yolu, 34668 Üsküdar/Harem/İstanbul, , Turkey
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The cheapest coach tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe start from £21. The average price for this route is around £28. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The average bus journey time from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe is 6h 5m, covering a distance of 227 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 1m and is operated by Alpar Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Infobus, Metro Bulgaria, FlixBus, Huntur, Alpar Turizm, Panorama Trans, VIP Arda Tur, Karat-S.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
A bus journey from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Karat-S, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 282 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Panorama Trans, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Panorama Trans, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £21 to £32 for a bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-06.
Usually Infobus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
