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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Velingrad by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus bus
    10h 49m

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Pazardjiktrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Pazardjik to Velingradtaxi taxi
    13h 20m
    $41–53

  3. Drive  490.1 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Velingradcar car 490.1 km
    4h 56m
    $78–113

  4. Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus bus
    11h 9m

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  • Distance: 494 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Velingrad, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Velingrad via Plovdiv Bus Station South, Plovdiv, and Pazardzhik in around 10h 49m.

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