The cheapest and fastest coaches from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 buses that leave Veliko Tarnovo for Istanbul every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul
Buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:05, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 358 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: City Lines, Infobus, Huntur, Luks Istanbul, ETAP Group from Veliko Tarnovo to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul with City Lines, Infobus, Huntur, Luks Istanbul, ETAP Group for as low as £38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
City Lines
Infobus
Huntur
Luks Istanbul
ETAP Group
FAQs: Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Veliko Tarnovo to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Veliko Tarnovo and Istanbul
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
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