The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $77.
Of the 2 buses that leave Plovdiv for Istanbul every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Plovdiv to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plovdiv to Istanbul coaches for today, Monday, 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 pm Plovdiv | 7h05 | 1:05 am Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:59 pm Plovdiv | 6h00 | 2:59 am Istanbul | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 pm Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) | 5h45 | 5:00 am Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday, 11 November | |||||
FlixBus | 11:15 am Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) | 6h15 | 5:30 pm Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 371 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: City Lines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus, Citylines, Alpar Turizm from Plovdiv to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Plovdiv to Istanbul with City Lines, ArdaTur, FlixBus, Infobus, Citylines, Alpar Turizm for as low as $27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Plovdiv to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plovdiv to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plovdiv and Istanbul
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Alibeyköy (in the station)
- Kebab House (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 36CE, 49T, 49Z Metro: M7
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