There are 7 ways to get from Vratsa to Istanbul by bus, train, night train, car, plane, or tram
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 Vratsa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
10h 45m₺1,401–2,340Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Mezdra to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
11h 39m₺622–1,878Train
- Take the train from Vratsa to Sofia Severtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
15h 26m₺880–4,419Drive 628.6 km
- Drive from Vratsa to Istanbulcar 628.6 km
6h 12m₺4,824–6,967Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Vratsa to Stara Zagorabus
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Instabulbus Route 1800
14h 47mTrain, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Vratsa to Sofia Severtrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
7h 25m₺4,806–13,277Train, line 12 tram, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the train from Vratsa to Sofia Severtrain
- Take the tram from Modna K″shcha Agresiya to Uasgtram
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
7h 27m₺6,209–15,300
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vratsa to Istanbul is to train and night train which costs 600 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Vratsa to Istanbul is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Vratsa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vratsa and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vratsa to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vratsa and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia Sever, Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Vratsa and Istanbul is 672 km. The road distance is 628.6 km.
The best way to get from Vratsa to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Vratsa to Istanbul, including transfers.
Vratsa to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Vratsa station.
Vratsa to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Vratsa station.
The best way to get from Vratsa to Istanbul is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.400 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 ₺ - 4.500 ₺ and takes 15h 26m.
What companies run services between Vratsa, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Vratsa to Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Central Bus Station and Sofia Serdica Bus Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vratsa to Yenikapi via Sofia Sever, Sofia, and Halkali in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,700–12,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Vratsa to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺90–170
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺90–130
- 1st Class
- ₺130–170
Train from Mezdra to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺140–200
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺140–200
- 1st Class
- ₺140–190
Night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺390–1,476
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺390–550
- 1st Class
- ₺430–550
Train from Vratsa to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺90–170
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺90–130
- 1st Class
- ₺130–170
Train from Vratsa to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺90–170
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺90–130
- 1st Class
- ₺130–170
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Vratsa to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺200–440
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vratsa to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Vratsa to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vratsa to Istanbul is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Vratsa to Istanbul.
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