Istanbul to Plovdiv by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Plovdiv by train takes about 11h 25m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight + bus, at 6h 22m. The train is still the cheapest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
train or flight + bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €97 | 11h 25m | direct |
| flight + bus | €107 | 6h 22m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Plovdiv by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Plovdiv take by train?
About 11h 25m, with no transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Plovdiv?
The best price in our latest check was €97. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Plovdiv?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight + bus better?
The flight + bus is faster at 6h 22m. The train wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 6h 45mfrom €31Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
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