There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Haskovo
best- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgradbus
11h 15mRSD 4,549–6,477Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapadtrain Ic
17h 39mRSD 1,848–2,784Drive 612.9 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Dimitrovgradcar 612.9 km
5h 43mRSD 9,680–13,982Fly from Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgradbus
8h 26mRSD 11,494–23,919Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgradbus
12h 15mRSD 3,852–5,535Bus #2
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgradbus
12h 25mRSD 6,208–8,993Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgradbus
8h 46mRSD 14,502–31,963
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is to train which costs RSD 1800 - RSD 2800 and takes 17h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs RSD 9500 - RSD 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Dimitrovgrad via Haskovo Central Bus Station and Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Kalotina - Zapad via Halkalı and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Istanbul and Dimitrovgrad is 628 km. The road distance is 612.9 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 11h 15m and costs RSD 4500 - RSD 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 15m 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 via Haskovo which takes 11h 15m and costs RSD 4500 - RSD 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RSD 1800 - RSD 2800 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Dimitrovgrad, Serbia?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad via Haskovo Central Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yenikapi to Dimitrovgrad via Halkalı, Sofia, and Kalotina - Zapad in around 17h 39m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RSD 10,000–21,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RSD 3,300–21,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,500–2,200
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- RSD 130–270
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- RSD 130–180
- 1st Class
- RSD 210–270
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,600–2,300
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,700–2,700
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RSD 3,700–5,000
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 5,500–10,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 4,900–7,500
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Serdika Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 5,000–7,500
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 2,600–4,100
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Haskovo station.
Dimitrovgrad is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 9:11 PM in Istanbul and 8:11 PM in Dimitrovgrad.
Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad is 613 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Istanbul to Dimitrovgrad.
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