How to get from Istanbul to Burgas
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Burgas. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 38m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 206 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
206 km
Istanbul to Burgas: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Burgasbus
ArdaTur·5h 38m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Istanbul to Burgas
ArdaTur runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 4 | 08:30 | 22:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 4h 35m€22Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Burgas works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Burgas, about 5h 38m. In total it's roughly €25 over 5h 38m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Burgas: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Burgas?
The most useful route takes about 5h 38m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Burgas from Istanbul?
About 206 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Burgas cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Burgas?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Burgas?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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