There are 4 ways to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
5h 41m₺1,072–2,680Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Dimitrovgrad to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
6h 28m₺292–424Train
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkalıtrain
7h 57m₺493–685Drive 334.7 km
- Drive from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbulcar 334.7 km
3h 11m₺2,588–3,738
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul is to night train which costs 290 ₺ - 430 ₺ and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dimitrovgrad and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dimitrovgrad and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Dimitrovgrad and Istanbul is 351 km. The road distance is 334.7 km.
The best way to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Haskovo Central Bus Station.
Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Dimitrovgrad station.
The best way to get from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 490 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,000–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Arda Tur also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺460–650 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺460–650
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Website
- Citylines
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Booking & Getting There
Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul.
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