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Bus from Burgas to Istanbul: Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Burgas to Istanbul. Traveling by bus from Burgas to Istanbul usually takes around 7 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest Citylines bus can make the trip in 7 hours.

Distance
130 mi (209 km)
Shortest duration
7h
Cheapest price
RON 191.98
Trips per day
1
Most frequent service
Citylines
Bus lines
1

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Price trends for buses from Burgas to Istanbul

Average bus ticket prices from Burgas to Istanbul by travel date

RON 195RON 130RON 65NovNov

Prices as travel date approaches

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What bus companies travel from Burgas to Istanbul?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Burgas to Istanbul. Citylines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Citylines17h 29mRON 193.24
  • Citylines, a prominent Bulgarian bus company based in Sofia, offers an extensive network of routes connecting cities within Bulgaria and beyond, operating numerous daily trips. The company's services extend to countries such as Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Germany, providing convenient travel options for passengers. One of Citylines' popular routes is the 12-hour journey from Sofia to Athens, which runs twice daily, and passengers can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity for a comfortable and convenient travel experience.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Burgas to Istanbul

There is usually only one bus per day from Burgas to Istanbul. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

Trips per day

1

Direct trips

1

The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 130 miles from Burgas to Istanbul. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

130

Distance (km)

209

There is usually only one bus per day from Burgas to Istanbul. It leaves the station in Burgas at 11:00 PM each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

Earliest bus

11:00pm

Latest bus

11:00pm

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Istanbul at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Sunday

Least crowded

Thursday

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Burgas?

Main departure station: Avtogara Yug

Most buses depart from the main station in Burgas.

All bus stations in Burgas:

  • Avtogara Yug

Where does the bus arrive in Istanbul?

Main arrival station: Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı

All buses from Burgas arrive at one main station in Istanbul.

All bus stations in Istanbul:

  • Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı

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