The cheapest and fastest buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 5 buses that leave Plovdiv for Istanbul on Tue, Mar 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Mar 10 the direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Mar 10 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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 buses for today, Monday, March 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:15 PM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) | 5h45 | 5:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, March 10 | |||||
6668373 | 12:15 AM Plovdiv (Пловдив) | 6h30 | 6:45 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Plovdiv, Avtogara Yug (Пловдив, Автогара Юг) | 6h15 | 5:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 PM Plovdiv (Пловдив) | 5h30 | 7:00 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6650756 | 9:59 PM Plovdiv (Пловдив) | 5h00 | 2:59 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Plovdiv to Istanbul by bus
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Why book with Omio vs City Lines?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for City Lines, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus or Huntur to find the best option for your trip from Plovdiv to Istanbul.
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- Official reseller: City Lines tickets can only be bought on Omio or City Lines's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for City Lines tickets. Busbud or Checkmybus do not sell City Lines tickets as they are not official sellers.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 371 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Huntur, Citylines, Alpar Turizm from Plovdiv to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Plovdiv to Istanbul with City Lines, FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Huntur, Citylines, Alpar Turizm for as low as €23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plovdiv to Istanbul by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- City Lines
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- City Lines
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- City Lines
- One carry-on bag up to 8kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- City Lines
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Plovdiv to 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
Most popular bus connections from Plovdiv
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