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How to get from Burgas to Istanbul: bus and taxi
There are not so many options to get from Burgas to Istanbul: you can get there by bus or taxi (private transfer). The duration of the trip by Burgas to Istanbul bus depends on the carrier, the minimum travel time is 5.5 hours, the ticket price is EUR 25.6. Travelling by car is slightly faster – it takes 4 hours, but this service will cost you from EUR 208. The distance between Burgas and Istanbul is 340 km.
It is better to buy Burgas-Istanbul bus tickets online, this helps to save some money. Also, you have the opportunity to choose a preferred seat on the carrier’s website. It is not necessary to buy a ticket in advance, as buses are rather frequent and there are several carriers serving this route. There are also some overnight journeys, however the time of arrival to Istanbul is not that convenient – it is early in the morning when public transport doesn’t operate yet.
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Burgas to Istanbul bus
€28
1,5 h
6 h 15 min
Ind.tourist
There are Nisikli and Metro buses running from Burgas to Istanbul. Note that they depart not from the bus station itself, but from Bulair Street (which is 300 m from the bus station), near Hotel Luxor. There are 4 Nisikli bus journeys per day: two daytime ones and two nighttime ones. The trip duration is 5 hours 30 minutes, the journey cost is EUR 25.6. Metro shuttles get to the destination longer – in 7 hours, the price for a seat is EUR 25.6. You can buy Burgas-Istanbul bus tickets on the carrier’s website or at the ticket office which is at Burgas square near the bus station.
Burgas to Istanbul bus:
Direct Nisikli/Metro bus
Timetable:
From 00:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m./from 11:50 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Route:
Airport – Bulair Street (Hotel Luxor) – Istanbul Bayrampaşa bus station
Travel time:
From 6h 15min (45min – getting from Burgas Airport to the bus station, from 5h 30min – shared transfer to Istanbul)
Waiting time:
From 1.5 h
Comfort level:
High: roomy cabin, comfortable seats, socket, Wi-Fi, personal monitors with TV and music
Cost:
EUR 28.1 (EUR 2.5. – bus to the bus station, EUR 25.6 – bus to Istanbul)
Clients:
Families without children, large groups of people, tourists with large luggage
How to find the bus stop:
Take the bus №15 to get from the airport to Burgas bus station. Then, walk 300 m to Bulair Street and take one of the buses to Istanbul near Hotel Luxor. To get from the bus station to your hotel, use this plan.
Burgas to Istanbul taxi
€244
5 min
4 h
Family
If you don’t want to travel by public transport, you can take a taxi Burgas-Istanbul or book a private transfer. The trip to Istanbul by car takes about 4 hours and costs from EUR 244 for an Economy-class vehicle (from EUR 300 for a minibus). If you take a taxi, you will get to the destination without stops and other passengers. Besides, your trip will be supervised by operator, and the driver will help you with your luggage.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
To your hotel in Istanbul or given address
Travel time:
4 h
Waiting time:
Finding a taxi for a long-distance trip is more difficult, you can spend up to 30min on that
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: journey without stops and other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: help with luggage, air-conditioning, fresh water, opportunity to choose the class of the vehicle (from an Economy-class car to a minibus), English-speaking driver, operator supervising the trip, booking a car online
Cost:
From EUR 244 for an Economy-class car and from EUR 300 for a minibus for a group of people
Clients:
Large groups of people, families with children, those who have a lot of luggage or arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in Turkey/Istanbul for the first time
How to find a taxi from Burgas to Istanbul:
If you’re already in the city, you can take a taxi to private address. If you arrive at Burgas Airport, then either book a transfer in advance (the driver will meet you with a nameplate) or go to one of the official taxi stands at the airport.
Car rental in Burgas
from €8
from 1 day
from 1 year
If you rent a car from Burgas to Istanbul, you plan a trip yourself. You may see all the sights in Bulgaria and drop off the car in different locations (for an extra fee). It is allowed to travel outside Bulgaria in case you purchased international insurance in advance. The longer the rental period, the lower the price of car rental per day. Insurance is included in the rental price. You need to pay a deposit to start using a car. Drivers under the age of 25 have to pay at least €7 per day for the lack of driving experience. Those who are over 75 have to make additional payments too. It’s possible to rent a car at Burgas Airport on the day of arrival.
How to get from Burgas to Istanbul?
Are you still thinking about how to get from Burgas to Istanbul? If so, then choose: you can take either public transport (a bus) or a taxi (private transfer). Both travel options are rather popular among tourists, however car travel will be more expensive for you in case you are travelling alone, yet you will get to your destination faster and in more comfort. If you are travelling in a group of seven people, the trip by transfer will cost you as much as that by bus. So choose the option you prefer most and enjoy your travel!
Those who already know how to get to their hotel should learn more about Istanbul City Transport: What types of buses and trains there are, where to buy a metro ticket and how to refill it. Plus, a lot of useful information about how to rent a car with or without a driver.
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