There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad 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 Istanbul to Haskovobus
4h 43m$17–26Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoytrain Re / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgradnighttrain Bosphor Express
7h 42m$7–13Train
- Take the train from Halkalı to Dimitrovgradtrain
10h 15m$9–15Drive 334.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Dimitrovgradcar 334.4 km
3h 10m$53–77Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Haskovo Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 36 / ...
7h 43m$23–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is to train and night train which costs $7 - $13 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Dimitrovgrad via Haskovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Dimitrovgrad via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Istanbul and Dimitrovgrad is 352 km. The road distance is 334.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad, including transfers.
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria?
Alpar Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul to Haskovo once daily. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Dimitrovgrad once daily. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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Booking & Getting There
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad.
There are 51+ hotels available in Dimitrovgrad.