There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul to Vidin by bus, night train, train, car, or plane
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 Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vidinbus
14hNight train, train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Mezdratrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mezdra to Vidintrain Re / ...
15h 59m$30–62Drive 743.4 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Vidincar 743.4 km
8h 15m$118–170Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
11h 21m$97–270Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
14h 11m$37–56Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Instabul to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsabus
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Vidinbus
18h 46mFly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
- Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Calafatbus
10h 47mFly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
- Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
11h 41m$127–320Fly Istanbul to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)plane IST - BEG
- Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Negotinbus
- Drive from Negotin to Vidincar
11h 34m$156–304Fly Istanbul to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, bus, drive
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI)plane IST - INI
- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Vratarnicabus
- Drive from Vratarnica to Vidincar
8h 59m$107–396
Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Vidin is to night train and train which costs $30 - $65 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Vidin is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Vidin. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Vidin via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Vidin. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Vidin via Halkali, Gorna Oryahovitsa and Mezdra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
The distance between Istanbul and Vidin is 799 km. The road distance is 743.4 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Vidin without a car is to bus which takes 14h and costs .
It takes approximately 14h to get from Istanbul to Vidin, including transfers.
Istanbul to Vidin bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Vidin train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Vidin bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Vidin, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Vidin via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 14h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–250
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–170
Flights from Istanbul to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–340
Flights from Istanbul to Niš Constantine The Great Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–360
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–31
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–11
- 1st Class
- $8–12
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Mezdra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Mezdra to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–3
Train from Sofia to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Sofia to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–7
Train from Sofia to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Citylines
Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Istanbul to Vidin train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Vidin is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Istanbul to Vidin.
There are 71+ hotels available in Vidin.









