How to Travel from
Kocaeli to Plovdiv
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Kocaeli, Turkey → Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kocaeli to Plovdiv
Composite routes from Kocaeli to Plovdiv
Cheapest
5 h 5 min
Car
515 km.
from $28
Other
9 h 29 min
Train, bus via Istanbul Airport (IST), Train, bus via Istanbul Airport (IST)
450 km.
from $30.96
14 h 39 min
450 km.
from $10.48
8 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
450 km.
from $282.85
9 h 34 min
Train, Bus
450 km.
from $30.76
9 h 37 min
Train, Bus
450 km.
from $32.39
Route Navigator Kocaeli - Plovdiv
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Kadıbayırı Sokak
Kadıbayırı Sokak, 33 м
33 м
Turn slight right onto Sadettin Yalım Caddesi
Sadettin Yalım Caddesi, 412 м
412 м
Turn right onto Övül Tezişler Sokak
Övül Tezişler Sokak, 179 м
179 м
Continue onto Övül Tezişler Sokak
Övül Tezişler Sokak, 235 м
235 м
Keep right
413 м
413 м
Continue onto İstanbul Karayolu Caddesi
İstanbul Karayolu Caddesi, 1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
Keep right
226 м
226 м
Keep right
42 м
42 м
Continue
404 м
404 м
Turn left
1 km 37 м
1 km 37 м
Keep left
90 km 342 м
90 km 342 м
Keep left onto 1. Çevre Yolu and take O-1 toward Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne
1. Çevre Yolu, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, O-1, 9 km 271 м
9 km 271 м
Keep right onto Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı and drive toward Yanyol, Topkapı, Aksaray, Avrasya Tüneli, Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı
Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı, Yanyol, Topkapı, Aksaray, Avrasya Tüneli, Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, 73 м
73 м
Keep right onto Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı and drive toward Topkapı, Aksaray, Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, Avrasya Tüneli
Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı, Topkapı, Aksaray, Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, Avrasya Tüneli, 176 м
176 м
Keep right onto Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı and drive toward Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı
Vatan Caddesi Kavşağı, Bayrampaşa, Otogar, 2. Çevreyolu, İstanbul Havalimanı, 250 km 414 м
250 km 414 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Марица
Автомагистрала Марица, 147 km 175 м
147 km 175 м
Keep right and take 56 toward Пловдив
Пловдив, 56, 1 km 932 м
1 km 932 м
Keep right
101 м
101 м
Turn slight right onto PDV1191
6 km 200 м
6 km 200 м
Turn left
74 м
74 м
Turn right
194 м
194 м
Turn right
1 km 52 м
1 km 52 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 457 м
457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 1 km 611 м
1 km 611 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Цар Борис III Обединител
бул. Цар Борис III Обединител, 450 м
450 м
Keep right onto Железарска
Железарска, 122 м
122 м
Turn right onto Алцеко
Алцеко, 122 м
122 м
Turn sharp right onto Стефан Веркович
Стефан Веркович, 76 м
76 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Izmit to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.04
Train from Halkalı to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$5.11
Train from Izmit to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.74–$2.50
Train from Izmit Yht to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.15
Bus operators
Alpar Turizm
Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.17
Kamil Koc
Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$16.30
Traventuria
Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$31.52
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Metro Turizm
Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Gebze to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Bus from Gebze to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
The cheapest way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv is to train which costs $5.98 - $8.70 and takes 14h 39m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
The fastest way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct train between Kocaeli and Plovdiv?
No, there is no direct train from Kocaeli to Plovdiv. However, there are services departing from Izmit and arriving at Plovdiv via Söğütlüçeşme, Ayrilikcesme and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
How far is it from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
The distance between Kocaeli and Plovdiv is 560 km. The road distance is 516.9 km.
How do I travel from Kocaeli to Plovdiv without a car?
The best way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv without a car is to train and bus via Istanbul Airport (IST) which takes 9h 29m and costs $25 - $35.87 .
How long does it take to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kocaeli to Plovdiv train from?
Kocaeli to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Izmit station.
Train, bus or fly from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
The best way to get from Kocaeli to Plovdiv is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs $5.98 - $8.70 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Kocaeli to Plovdiv.
What is the time difference between Kocaeli and Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is 1h behind Kocaeli. It is currently 10:18 in Kocaeli and 09:18 in Plovdiv.
Where does the Kocaeli to Plovdiv train arrive?
Kocaeli to Plovdiv train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme station.
Can I drive from Kocaeli to Plovdiv?
Yes, the driving distance between Kocaeli to Plovdiv is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Kocaeli to Plovdiv.
Where can I stay near Plovdiv?
There are 665+ hotels available in Plovdiv. Prices start at $23.03 per night.
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