How to Travel from

Istanbul to Petrich

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Istanbul, Turkey → Petrich, Bulgaria

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Cheapest

Route Navigator Istanbul - Petrich

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Continue onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi

Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 130 м

130 м

Turn left onto Horhor Caddesi

Horhor Caddesi, 41 м

41 м

Turn left onto Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı

Çelebi Hamamı Sokağı, 78 м

78 м

Turn left onto Yeşil Tekke Sokağı

Yeşil Tekke Sokağı, 1 km 717 м

1 km 717 м

Turn left onto Akdeniz Caddesi

Akdeniz Caddesi, 181 м

181 м

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

service@flixbus.com

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski

Ave. Duration:

2h 25m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.56–$24.20

Union Ivkoni

Phone:

07001 8282

Email:

booking@union-ivkoni.com

Website:

union-ivkoni.com/

Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Petrich

Ave. Duration:

1h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$6.11–$10.19

Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$8.28–$14.01

Citylines

Phone:

+3590885700870

Email:

support@citylines.eu

Website:

citylines.eu/

Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Haskovo

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$20.38–$28.02

Alpar Turizm

Phone:

+90 212 658 18 51

Email:

info@alparturizm.com.tr

Website:

alparturizm.com.tr/en/

Bus from Istanbul to Blagoevgrad

Ave. Duration:

10h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$30.57–$43.31

Traventuria

Phone:

+359 2 493 0191

Email:

info@traventuria.com

Website:

traventuria.com/

Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.20–$33.12

Crazy Holidays

Phone:

+30 2310241545

Email:

crazy.holidays.tours@gmail.com

Website:

crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx

Bus from Haskovo to Sandanski

Ave. Duration:

6h 1m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$57.32–$82.80

Arda Tur

Phone:

0700 20 544

Website:

ardatur.bg

Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Haskovo

Ave. Duration:

5h 30m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$20.38–$29.30

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:

en.aegeanair.com/

Plane from Istanbul to International

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$522.28

Pegasus Airlines

Website:

flypgs.com/

Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

1h 35m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$58.60–$280.25

Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$62.42–$280.25

Turkish Airlines

Website:

turkishairlines.com/

Plane from Istanbul to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$407.64

Plane from Istanbul to International

Ave. Duration:

1h 22m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$152.86–$522.28

Plane from Istanbul to Skopje

Ave. Duration:

1h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.54–$598.71

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:

fly-armenia.com/en/

Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Skopje

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$34.39–$305.73

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:

+90 444 8 233

Email:

cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr

Website:

tcdd.gov.tr/

Train from Halkalı to Sofia

Ave. Duration:

14h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$5.86–$8.28

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Sofia to Petrich

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$5.73–$10.19

Train from Blagoevgrad to Petrich

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$3.06–$6.50

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:

+389 (2) 3 164 255

Email:

mztransportad@mztransportad.com.mk

Website:

mzt.mk/?lang=mk

Train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prdejci

Ave. Duration:

2h 27m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$11.46–$38.22

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to train which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 21h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Petrich?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Petrich station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via Blagoevgrad Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Petrich?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Petrich. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Petrich via Halkalı and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Petrich?

The distance between Istanbul and Petrich is 768 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Petrich without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Petrich without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

It takes approximately 13h 10m to get from Istanbul to Petrich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich bus from?

Istanbul to Petrich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich train from?

Istanbul to Petrich train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.

Train or bus from Istanbul to Petrich?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Petrich is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 21h 13m.

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich bus arrive?

Istanbul to Petrich bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Blagoevgrad station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Petrich?

Petrich is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 12:25 in Istanbul and 11:25 in Petrich.

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich train arrive?

Istanbul to Petrich train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Petrich?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Petrich is 720 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Istanbul to Petrich.

Where can I stay near Petrich?

There are 326+ hotels available in Petrich. Prices start at $16.26 per night.

Belasitsa Nature Park

Belasitsa Nature Park (Bulgarian: Беласица Природен Парк) covers the northern slopes of Belasitsa Mountain in the Southwest Region of Bulgaria. The total area of the park is 117 km2 (45 sq mi). Belasitsa is part of the European ecological network NATURA 2000 and is managed by the Belasitsa Nature Park Directorate which is a legal entity under the authority of the Executive Forest Agency of Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The Directorate office is located in the village of Kolarovo.

Fort Istibey

Fort Istimpei (Greek: Οχυρό Ιστίμπεη) is a fortress on Mount Beles, Central Macedonia, on Greece's northern border with Bulgaria, that was built to help defend Greece during World War II.

Rozhen Monastery

The Rozhen Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God (Bulgarian: Роженски манастир "Рождество Богородично", Rozhenski manastir "Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno", Greek: Μονή Ροζινού, Moni Rozinou) is the biggest monastery in the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria, nestled in the Melnik Earth Pyramids. It is one of the few medieval Bulgarian monasteries well preserved until today.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Petrich

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Route Navigator Istanbul - Petrich

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Union Ivkoni

Citylines

Alpar Turizm

Traventuria

Crazy Holidays

Arda Tur

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Fly Armenia Airways

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Petrich?

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Petrich?

How far is it from Istanbul to Petrich?

How do I travel from Istanbul to Petrich without a car?

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Petrich?

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich bus from?

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Petrich train from?

Train or bus from Istanbul to Petrich?

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Petrich?

Where does the Istanbul to Petrich train arrive?

Can I drive from Istanbul to Petrich?

Where can I stay near Petrich?