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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, Citylines or Metro Turizm for the next days.

today
£22
tomorrow
£27
Wednesday
£17
Thursday
£17
Friday
£17
Saturday
£17
Sunday
£17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 6h 50m 10:40 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 17:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Alpar Turizm 6h 1m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Panorama Trans 7h 0m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:59 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £23
Kamil Koc 6h 15m 13:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27
Metro Turizm 9h 0m 11:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 20:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27
Kamil Koc 6h 15m 13:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 7h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 08:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £17
Huntur 6h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £20
Arda Tur 8h 0m 02:45 Plovdiv North Bus Station 10:45 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £20
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £24
Metro Bulgaria 8h 0m 11:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 19:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Basic £31

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 7h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 08:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Basic £17
Arda Tur 8h 0m 02:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 10:15 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £20
Alpar Turizm 6h 1m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £21
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27
Citylines 8h 0m 11:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 19:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £31

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 7h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 08:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Basic £17
Alpar Turizm 6h 1m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Arda Tur 8h 0m 02:15 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 10:15 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27
Metro Turizm 8h 0m 11:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 19:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Basic £32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 7h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 08:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Basic £17
Alpar Turizm 6h 1m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Arda Tur 8h 0m 02:45 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 10:45 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £22
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £24
Metro Turizm 8h 0m 11:00 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 19:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Basic £31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 7h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 08:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £17
Huntur 6h 30m 00:30 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £20
Arda Tur 8h 0m 02:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 10:15 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £20
Alpar Turizm 6h 1m 23:59 Plovdiv Central Coach Station 06:00 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station  Economy £21
Kamil Koc 5h 45m 01:15 Plovdiv North Bus Station 07:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station  Economy £27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul is £17 on 06/08/2026. 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 51 coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul, with 31 offers.

Facts about coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel 22 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 10:40
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 22 Ø
Distance 373.7 km
Coach Companies Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc, Metro Bulgaria, Huntur, Panorama Trans, Alpar Turizm and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Every day, 22 buses from 9 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 03/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£17
Tuesday 04/08
£22
Wednesday 05/08
£17
Thursday 06/08
£17
Friday 07/08
£22
Saturday 08/08
£27
Sunday 09/08
£17
Monday 10/08
£17
Tuesday 11/08
£17
Wednesday 12/08
£27
Thursday 13/08
£22
Friday 14/08
£20
Saturday 15/08
£27
Sunday 16/08
£19
Monday 17/08
£17
Tuesday 18/08
£20
Wednesday 19/08
£22
Thursday 20/08
£21
Friday 21/08
£17
Saturday 22/08
£19
Sunday 23/08
£27
Monday 24/08
£19
Tuesday 25/08
£27
Wednesday 26/08
£19
Thursday 27/08
£27
Friday 28/08
£19
Saturday 29/08
£19
Sunday 30/08

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 £17, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul, with £17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £22.

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.

Arda Tur from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Arda Tur

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

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 6h 20m
Earliest Coach 10:40
Last Coach 21:00
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

Citylines from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Citylines

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 11:00
Last Coach 19:00
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 02/08/2026

Huntur from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Huntur

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

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 6h 30m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Last Coach 00:30
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 29/07/2026

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Plovdiv - Istanbul

Arda Tur
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
Arda Tur
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.

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 £17 and takes 7h 30m. 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 9 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £39. 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 22 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 Kamil Koc and takes 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. 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 10:40. 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, Citylines 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, Citylines 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 22 daily trips between Plovdiv and Istanbul. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

Prices and availability for 22 trips between Plovdiv and Istanbul change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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