Bus and Coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Plovdiv to Istanbul from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Huntur or Metro Turizm for the next days.

today

£19

tomorrow

£20

Sunday

Monday

£20

Tuesday

£20

Wednesday

Thursday

£20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Panorama Trans	7h 0m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	07:59	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from Panorama Trans goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 23:59:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
Alpar Turizm	5h 1m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	06:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 23:59:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
Huntur	5h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Basic	£21	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 00:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Citylines	6h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Basic	£21	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 00:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Arda Tur	6h 30m	02:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	09:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 05/12/2025 02:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	5h 1m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	06:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 23:59:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
Arda Tur	6h 30m	02:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	09:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 02:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Huntur	6h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	08:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 00:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	01:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 01:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	11:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	19:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£27	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 06/12/2025 11:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	5h 1m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	06:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 23:59:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
Arda Tur	6h 30m	02:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	09:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 02:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Huntur	6h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	08:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 00:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	01:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 01:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	11:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	19:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£27	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 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
Alpar Turizm	5h 1m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	06:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 23:59:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
Arda Tur	6h 30m	02:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	09:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 02:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Citylines	6h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Basic	£21	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 00:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Huntur	5h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Basic	£21	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 00:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	01:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 09/12/2025 01:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	5h 1m	23:59	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	06:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£20	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 23:59:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 1m
Arda Tur	6h 30m	02:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	09:45	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 02:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Huntur	6h 30m	00:30	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	08:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£22	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 00:30:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	01:15	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	08:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 01:15:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	11:00	Plovdiv	Central Coach Station	19:00	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	Basic	£27	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Coach Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 11/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul is £19 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 29 daily coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 34 coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul, with 11 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Huntur and Metro Turizm that travel 17 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus	£19
Fastest Bus	6h 1m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	17 Ø
Distance	373.7 km
Coach Companies	Arda Tur, Huntur, Metro Turizm, Metro Bulgaria, Kamil Koc, Citylines, Alpar Turizm and Panorama Trans

Cheapest coach connections from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Every day, 17 buses from 8 coach companies leave Plovdiv for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£21

Saturday 06/12

£21

Sunday 07/12

£21

Monday 08/12

£25

Tuesday 09/12

£19

Wednesday 10/12

£19

Thursday 11/12

£20

Friday 12/12

£19

Saturday 13/12

£21

Sunday 14/12

£19

Monday 15/12

£21

Tuesday 16/12

£21

Wednesday 17/12

£25

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£19

Saturday 20/12

£21

Sunday 21/12

£21

Monday 22/12

£19

Tuesday 23/12

£21

Wednesday 24/12

£19

Thursday 25/12

£22

Friday 26/12

£22

Saturday 27/12

£25

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £19, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul, with £19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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 Plovdiv to Istanbul 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul, 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 coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Plovdiv to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Plovdiv to Istanbul from our users.

Huntur from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	00:30
Last Coach	00:30
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

Metro Turizm from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	£27
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Last Coach	19:10
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

Kamil Koc from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	£25
Fastest Coach	6h 45m
Earliest Coach	01:15
Last Coach	13:15
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Plovdiv - Istanbul

Sal, 26/10/2025

They lied, they stop everywhere. Takes them 3 to 5 times the time it takes proper company Take any other bus even 10hrs later and u will still arrive earlier Awful service Keep shuffling us fro ... They lied, they stop everywhere. Takes them 3 to 5 times the time it takes proper company Take any other bus even 10hrs later and u will still arrive earlier Awful service Keep shuffling us from bus to bus DONT USE

Terrance Edward dcosta, 07/09/2024

Worst bus ever. They exchanged my luggage at Hoskovo bus station and dumped into different bus and now I am unable to get my baggage and they are like we do not know where the bag is. Worst customer s ... Worst bus ever. They exchanged my luggage at Hoskovo bus station and dumped into different bus and now I am unable to get my baggage and they are like we do not know where the bag is. Worst customer support and front office desk. Please do not use Arda tur if u do not want to lose ur luggage.

All bus stations and stops in Plovdiv and Istanbul

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Plovdiv and Istanbul.

Central Coach Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Coach Stop

Train Station

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Coach Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Coach Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Coach Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Coach Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Plovdiv to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus

How much does a Plovdiv - Istanbul coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plovdiv - Istanbul bus trip is available from £19 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The connection Plovdiv to Istanbul is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £29. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Plovdiv - Istanbul route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plovdiv to Istanbul is offered by roughly 17 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Istanbul from Plovdiv take?

The quickest coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul is provided by Alpar Turizm and takes 6h 1m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Plovdiv at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Plovdiv at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plovdiv - Istanbul route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plovdiv to Istanbul can travel with Arda Tur, Huntur and Metro Turizm. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plovdiv and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Huntur and Metro Turizm.

What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Plovdiv?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plovdiv Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plovdiv Istanbul 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 travelling 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 Plovdiv to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

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 Plovdiv and to Istanbul

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