Bus Plovdiv to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

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 Citylines, Arda Tur or Metro Bulgaria for the next days.

today

$29

tomorrow

Saturday

$22

Sunday

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Alpar Turizm	6h 1m	11:59 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 11:59:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Arda Tur	8h 15m	3:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 3:30:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Arda Tur	8h 15m	9:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	5:15 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Kamil Koc	6h 15m	1:15 PM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	7:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 1:15:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
Metro Turizm	8h 0m	11:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$41	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/23/2026 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Citylines	7h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Huntur	6h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 0m	2:15 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 2:15:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Alpar Turizm	6h 1m	11:59 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 11:59:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	1:15 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Citylines	7h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Huntur	6h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 12:30:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 0m	2:15 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 15m	3:30 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 3:30:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Citylines	8h 0m	11:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	7h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 0m	2:15 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	10:15 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 2:15:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Alpar Turizm	6h 1m	11:59 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Kamil Koc	5h 45m	1:15 AM	Plovdiv	North Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from North Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
Metro Bulgaria	8h 0m	11:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Huntur	7h 30m	12:30 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	8:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$23	A Bus from Huntur goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Alpar Turizm	6h 1m	11:59 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	6:00 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 1m
Metro Bulgaria	8h 0m	11:00 AM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	7:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Metro Bulgaria	7h 0m	2:00 PM	Plovdiv	Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$43	A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central Bus Station, Plovdiv (Bulgaria) at 7/29/2026 2:00:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Plovdiv and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Plovdiv to Istanbul, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Plovdiv and Istanbul, with 12 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $22, from Citylines

Facts about the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria that travel 16 times every day by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Plovdiv to Istanbul starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	5h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	232.3 miles
Bus Companies	Citylines, Arda Tur, Metro Bulgaria, Metro Turizm, Huntur, Kamil Koc, Alpar Turizm and Panorama Trans

Cheapest bus connections from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Every day, 16 buses from 8 bus companies leave Plovdiv for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$23

Friday 07/24

$28

Saturday 07/25

$22

Sunday 07/26

$30

Monday 07/27

$22

Tuesday 07/28

$28

Wednesday 07/29

$28

Thursday 07/30

$36

Friday 07/31

$36

Saturday 08/01

$36

Sunday 08/02

$28

Monday 08/03

$28

Tuesday 08/04

$36

Wednesday 08/05

$23

Thursday 08/06

$36

Friday 08/07

$35

Saturday 08/08

$36

Sunday 08/09

$36

Monday 08/10

$22

Tuesday 08/11

$36

Wednesday 08/12

$35

Thursday 08/13

$30

Friday 08/14

$26

Saturday 08/15

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 $22, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plovdiv to Istanbul, with $22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $41.

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 buses 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.

Metro Turizm from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	$41
Fastest Bus	7h 0m
Earliest Bus	11:00 AM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Alpar Turizm from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	6h 1m
Earliest Bus	11:59 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Panorama Trans from Plovdiv to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	$29
Fastest Bus	6h 1m
Earliest Bus	11:59 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Plovdiv - Istanbul

Sal, 10/26/2025

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, 9/7/2024

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

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Plovdiv and Istanbul.

Central Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

North Bus Station

bulevard "Hristo Botev" 47

Plovdiv ul Kapitan Raycho Nikolov Bus Stop

Mototsentŭr Bus Stop

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 7h 30m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $48. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

On average, how many connections are available from Plovdiv to Istanbul each day?

Every day, the Plovdiv to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Plovdiv to Istanbul take?

The fastest bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 5h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $35. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Plovdiv starts at 11:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Plovdiv for Istanbul starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Plovdiv Istanbul route?

When traveling by bus from Plovdiv to Istanbul, passengers can travel with Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: Citylines, Arda Tur and Metro Bulgaria.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Plovdiv Istanbul bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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!