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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Chepelare by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Haskovo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haskovo to Asenovgradbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Asenovgrad to Chepelarebus bus
    9h 16m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Plovdivtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Chepelarebus bus
    14h 55m
    $14–22

  3. Drive  447.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Chepelarecar car 447.6 km
    5h 9m
    $71–103

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Chepelarebus bus
    9h 30m
    $30–65

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Chepelarebus bus
    9h 50m
    $15–35

Istanbul to Chepelare by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Chepelare, Oblast Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Chepelare via Haskovo, Asenovgrad, and Asenovgrad in around 9h 16m.

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