Rome2Rio

How to get fromIstanbul to VratsaBy bus, night train, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Vratsa

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Vratsa by bus, night train, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Vratsabus bus
    11h 45m
    $37–41

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Vratsatrain train Ic
    12h 3m
    $23–47

  3. Drive 626.4 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Vratsacar car 626.4 km
    6h 9m
    $99–143

  4. Fly Istanbul to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane IST - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsabus bus
    7h 52m

  5. Bus via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Stara Zagora OMV Gas Stationbus bus Huntur
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Vratsabus bus
    12h 42m

  6. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SAW - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Vratsabus bus
    8h 13m

  7. Fly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IST - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Plevenshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Pleven to Vratsatrain train
    10h 44m
    $269–464

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Vratsa, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Vratsa via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Istanbul

Trips to Vratsa

Popular routes