How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

The cheapest bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv start from $38. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

The average bus travel time from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv is 7h, covering a distance of 366 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 20m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Metro Bulgaria , Arda Tur , FlixBus , Huntur , Alpar Turizm , Panorama Trans , Infobus , VIP Arda Tur .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

A bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv generates an estimated 9.149550000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 495 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

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 Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?

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.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv on May 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00am	Yug Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 20m	4:50am	Avtogara Yug	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Istanbul Büyük Otogari	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 40m	7:40pm	Avtogara Yug	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv on May 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00am	Yug Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 20m	4:50am	Avtogara Yug	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Istanbul Büyük Otogari	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 40m	7:40pm	Avtogara Yug	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv on May 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00am	Yug Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	11:30pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 20m	4:50am	Avtogara Yug	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Istanbul Büyük Otogari	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Esenler Otogar, Istanbul	5h 40m	7:40pm	Avtogara Yug	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Esenler Otogarı	7h	4:00pm	Sever	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:13 PM +03.

Get from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

7hAverage Duration

366 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Istanbul Europe and Plovdiv?

Stops in Istanbul Europe

A
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey
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B
İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey
C
Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Güzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey
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D
Büyükçekmece
Fatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey
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E
Avcılar
Avcılar Belediyesi Cihangir Mahallesi Yolcu Aktarma İstasyonu, 34310 Avcılar/İstanbul
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F
Kağıthane
Kağıthane Otobüs Kalkış Noktası, Hasdal Cd. No: 50/B, Kağıthane/Istanbul, Turkey

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Metro Bulgaria

3.4/515 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.5

Based on 15 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Metro Bulgaria ticket prices on this trip start at $66

Metro Bulgaria Istanbul Europe Plovdiv recent customer reviews

Checkin process was very disorganised. Service was quite poor. Bus driver smoked whilst driving. The bus was advertised to have a toilet but didn’t have one.

Timucin K.

August 31, 2025

Arda Tur

3.1/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.7

Based on 265 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at $47

VIP Arda Tur Istanbul Europe Plovdiv recent customer reviews

Only thing that i did not like was there were two different bus changes, which was quite a hassle.

Edward G.

September 17, 2021

FlixBus

3.5/512,623 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Huntur

3.8/518 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.0

Wi‑Fi2.0

Alpar Turizm

3.4/550 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi2.4

Panorama Trans

3.6/53 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

VIP Arda Tur

3.1/5130 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi1.6

According to customer reviews, the bus service received mixed feedback. Some customers praised the cleanliness and comfort of the buses, as well as the friendly staff. However, there were complaints about significant delays and poor communication. In some cases, passengers had to change coaches without explanation or apology. It is recommended that travelers exercise caution when considering this company due to these issues.

VIP Arda Tur Istanbul Europe Plovdiv recent customer reviews

Took 4 hours longer than scheduled. Terrible communication. Made us change coach after a 40 minute stop in a thunderstorm with no reason or apology given. Tried to get us off the coach again because there weren't enough seats but we refused. Avoid avoid avoid.

Adam W.

April 20, 2023

Bus got cancelled had to wait 4hr for the next bus to come which I got transferred to. Overall we arrived 2+hrs late in Plovdiv. However all be it this was not there fault but due to the customs and border checks

Dariusz Z.

March 30, 2023

Very very clean and comfortable bus with so nice and kindly stuff!We arrived a little bit late to Plovdiv only because many buses were on the border. My recommendation for this company!

Olena N.

September 4, 2022

BG bus companies:FlixBus, Metro Turizm, Pamukkale Turizm, LIKEBUS, Openline, Balıkesir Uludağ, Kontur Turizm

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
The cheapest bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv start from $38. The average price for this route is around $51. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
The average bus travel time from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv is 7h, covering a distance of 366 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 20m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Metro Bulgaria, Arda Tur, FlixBus, Huntur, Alpar Turizm, Panorama Trans, Infobus, VIP Arda Tur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv at 8:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
A bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv generates an estimated 9.149550000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 495 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
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 Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv?
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.

Best price found

05-10

$38

05-11

$38

Today

$38

05-13

$38

05-14

$38

05-15

$38

05-16

$38

05-17

$38

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv was searched and found on May 11, 2026 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $78 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-05-13.

Usually Citylines LTD 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.