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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vidin to Istanbul

Composite routes from Vidin to Istanbul

Cheapest
8 h 26 min
Car
768 km.
from $42

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vidin bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$34.11
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.06–$75.80

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.58–$41.69
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.90

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.16–$21.48

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.11–$48.01

Nis Ekspres

Phone:
+381 18 255 177
Email:
Website:
nis-ekspres.rs
Bus from Vratarnica to Niš,
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.11–$18.95

SP Adio

Phone:
+383 44 344 200
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/adiotours
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Pristina
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.63

Alexiev

Phone:
02/813 33 98
Email:
Website:
aleksiev-91.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$51.80–$75.80

Darkom Prevoz

Phone:
+381 12 643060
Website:
facebook.com/ORIGINALDARKOMDOO/
Bus from Brestovačka banja to Beograd,
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.85–$252.67

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$947.52
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.97–$1,895.03

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Pristina to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$32.85–$277.94

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Niš Constantine The Great Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$176.87–$947.52
Plane from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.97–$1,895.03

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$91.96

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vidin to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.32–$12.00
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$22.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vidin to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Vidin to Istanbul is to train via Sofia which costs $19.57 - $32.61 and takes 20h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vidin to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Vidin to Istanbul is to drive and bus and fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $173.91 - $760.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Vidin and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Vidin station to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Vidin bus station and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vidin and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Vidin to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Vidin and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia Sever, Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

How far is it from Vidin to Istanbul?

The distance between Vidin and Istanbul is 796 km. The road distance is 769.1 km.

How do I travel from Vidin to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Vidin to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $50 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Vidin to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Vidin to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vidin to Istanbul bus from?

Vidin to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vidin bus station.

Where do I catch the Vidin to Istanbul train from?

Vidin to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Vidin station.

Train or bus from Vidin to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Vidin to Istanbul is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $50 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $92.39 and takes 17h 46m.

Where does the Vidin to Istanbul bus arrive?

Vidin to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Vidin and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Vidin. It is currently 00:16 in Vidin and 01:16 in Istanbul.

Where does the Vidin to Istanbul train arrive?

Vidin to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.

Can I drive from Vidin to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Vidin to Istanbul is 769 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Vidin to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vidin to Istanbul?

Book your Vidin to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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