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 | Istanbul Büyük Otogari | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sever | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Avtogara Yug | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | No tags |
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Get from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe
The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Istanbul Europe
Stops in Istanbul Europe
- A
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey - B
İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey - C
Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Güzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey - D
Büyükçekmece
Fatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey - E
Avcılar
Avcılar Belediyesi Cihangir Mahallesi Yolcu Aktarma İstasyonu, 34310 Avcılar/İstanbul - F
Kağıthane
Kağıthane Otobüs Kalkış Noktası, Hasdal Cd. No: 50/B, Kağıthane/Istanbul, Turkey
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe start from $38. The average price for this route is around $56. 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The average bus travel time from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe is 7h, covering a distance of 366 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 30m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Arda Tur, Metro Bulgaria, FlixBus, Huntur, Alpar Turizm, Panorama Trans, Infobus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
The earliest bus departs from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
A bus trip from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
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 496 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Plovdiv to Istanbul Europe?
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 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 Jul 16, 2026 with a price of $34To 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 $34 to $70 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 $34 which is on 2026-07-16.
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.
