How to Travel from
Istanbul to Pleven
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Istanbul, Turkey → Pleven, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Istanbul to Pleven
Composite routes from Istanbul to Pleven
Cheapest
6 h 48 min
Car
694 km.
from $38
Other
9 h 54 min
444 km.
from $44.70
8 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $370.57
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $160.78
8 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $371.74
9 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $140.22
9 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
445 km.
from $298.28
Route Navigator Istanbul - Pleven
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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
Turn right onto Koca Sinan Caddesi
Koca Sinan Caddesi, 359 м
359 м
Turn left onto Akşemsettin Caddesi
Akşemsettin Caddesi, 2 km 516 м
2 km 516 м
Keep left onto O-3 and take O-3 toward Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy
Mahmutbey, Atatürk Havalimanı, Edirne, Merter, Bakırköy, O-3, 251 km 842 м
251 km 842 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Марица
Автомагистрала Марица, 49 km 208 м
49 km 208 м
Keep right and take 554 toward Симеоновград, Нова Загора
Симеоновград, Нова Загора, 554, 457 м
457 м
Turn right onto 554
9 km 813 м
9 km 813 м
Turn right
1 km 219 м
1 km 219 м
Turn left
147 м
147 м
Turn right onto Раковска
Раковска, 313 м
313 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Раковска
Раковска, 189 м
189 м
Turn slight right
131 м
131 м
Turn right
64 м
64 м
Turn left
182 м
182 м
Turn right
102 м
102 м
Turn left
1 km 70 м
1 km 70 м
Turn right onto 503
23 km 679 м
23 km 679 м
Keep right onto 503
5 km 61 м
5 km 61 м
Turn right onto 5
17 km 65 м
17 km 65 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Свети Патриарх Евтимий
бул. Свети Патриарх Евтимий, 4 km 391 м
4 km 391 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Хан Аспарух
Хан Аспарух, 1 km 765 м
1 km 765 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Хан Аспарух
Хан Аспарух, 14 km 706 м
14 km 706 м
Continue onto 5
14 km 316 м
14 km 316 м
Keep right onto 5 and take 5 toward Казанлък
Казанлък, 5, 440 м
440 м
Continue onto 5
1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
Turn right onto Старозагорска
Старозагорска, 1 km 645 м
1 km 645 м
Turn right onto Никола Петков
Никола Петков, 342 м
342 м
Turn sharp left onto Стара Река
Стара Река, 44 м
44 м
Turn sharp right onto Никола Петков
Никола Петков, 1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 5
35 km 100 м
35 km 100 м
Keep left onto 5
16 km 511 м
16 km 511 м
Turn sharp left and take 44 toward Севлиево
Севлиево, 44, 258 м
258 м
Keep left onto бул. Стефан Караджа
бул. Стефан Караджа, 406 м
406 м
Continue onto 44
23 km 111 м
23 km 111 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Стефан Пешев
Стефан Пешев, 2 km 124 м
2 km 124 м
Turn left and take 4 toward Варна
Варна, 4, 205 м
205 м
Turn sharp left onto 4
22 km 659 м
22 km 659 м
Keep right
191 м
191 м
Turn left
234 м
234 м
Turn right onto 3505
8 km 448 м
8 km 448 м
Turn right onto 35
40 km 965 м
40 km 965 м
Keep right
53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Христо Ботев
бул. Христо Ботев, 173 м
173 м
Turn left onto Сан Стефано
Сан Стефано, 2 km 683 м
2 km 683 м
Keep right onto Васил Априлов
Васил Априлов, 253 м
253 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto П.Р. Славейков
П.Р. Славейков, 369 м
369 м
Turn left
49 м
49 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Union Ivkoni
Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Kazanlak to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04
Citylines
Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlak
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$23.91–$31.52
Atlas Taxi
Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
info@atlastaxi.eu
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87
Huntur
Phone:
+90 212 658 00 61
Email:
info@huntur.com.tr
Website:
huntur.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Kazanlak
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$35.87
Burgas Bus
Phone:
+359 0882455155
Email:
bourgasbus@abv.bg
Website:
burgasbus.info/eng/?cat=1
Bus from Kazanlak to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.87
M-Bus
Phone:
056 844 966
Email:
office@mbus-bg.com
Website:
mbus-bg.com
Bus from Kazanlak to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.23
Municipality of Stara Zagora
Phone:
042605349
Website:
starazagora.bg/
Bus from Kazanlak to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$9.24
Pleven Bus Station
Phone:
+359 (0) 64 888 666
Email:
avtogara@pleven.bg
Website:
avtogarapleven.com/
Bus from Kazanlak to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Veliko Turnovo to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Patnicheski Prevozi AD.
Phone:
062 / 64-09-08
Email:
office@pprevozi.com
Website:
pprevozi.com/
Bus from Veliko Turnovo to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.33
Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$45.65–$217.39
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$239.13
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from Istanbul to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Plane from Istanbul to Varna
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Istanbul to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Gorna
Ave. Duration:
8h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$27.99
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.93–$5.98
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$8.70
Train from Varna to Pleven
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pleven?
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Pleven is to night train and train which costs $14.13 - $36.96 and takes 11h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pleven?
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Pleven is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Pleven?
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Pleven via Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Pleven?
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Pleven via Halkali and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
How far is it from Istanbul to Pleven?
The distance between Istanbul and Pleven is 564 km. The road distance is 694.2 km.
How do I travel from Istanbul to Pleven without a car?
The best way to get from Istanbul to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $23.91 - $41.30 .
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Pleven?
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Istanbul to Pleven, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pleven bus from?
Istanbul to Pleven bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Where do I catch the Istanbul to Pleven train from?
Istanbul to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Where does the Istanbul to Pleven bus arrive?
Istanbul to Pleven bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Kazanlak Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Pleven?
Pleven is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 22:09 in Pleven.
Where does the Istanbul to Pleven train arrive?
Istanbul to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Can I drive from Istanbul to Pleven?
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Pleven is 694 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Istanbul to Pleven.
How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Pleven?
Book your Istanbul to Pleven bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Pleven?
There are 60+ hotels available in Pleven. Prices start at $18.97 per night.
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