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

The cheapest way to get from Lom to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 1.600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lom to Istanbul is to drive and fly and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Lom and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Lom station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lom Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lom and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Lom to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Lom and arriving at Yenikapi via Mezdra, Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

How far is it from Lom to Istanbul?

The distance between Lom and Istanbul is 729 km. The road distance is 705.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lom to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Lom to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lom to Istanbul bus from?

Lom to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Lom Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lom to Istanbul train from?

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

Train or bus from Lom to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Lom to Istanbul is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 1.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the Lom to Istanbul bus arrive?

Lom to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Lom and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lom. It is currently 3:16 AM in Lom and 4:16 AM in Istanbul.

Where does the Lom to Istanbul train arrive?

Lom to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Mezdra station.

Can I drive from Lom to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Lom to Istanbul is 706 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Lom to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4447+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lom to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Lom to Istanbul by car, plane, bus, train, night train, 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.

Drive to Craiova Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
best
1. Drive from Lom to Craiova Airport (CRA)
2. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Istanbul (IST)CRA - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
5h 45m
₺6,224–21,800
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lom to MezdraRe
2. Take the train from Mezdra to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
18h 2m
₺1,154–4,347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lom Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
12h 25m
₺1,651–1,842
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Lom to Pleven
2. Take the train from Pleven to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
3. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Halkali
13h 39m
Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the train from Lom to Mezdra
2. Take the train from Mezdra to Sofia Sever
3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
10h 46m
₺4,250–10,864
Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Lom to Mezdra
2. Take the train from Mezdra to Sofia Sever
3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
10h 9m
₺5,533–13,665
Bus, shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Lom to Pleven
2. Take a shuttle bus from Pleven to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)OTP - IST
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
12h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lom to MezdraRe
2. Take the train from Mezdra to Sofia463 / ...
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
12h 35m
₺1,678–1,802
Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
1. Take the bus from Lom Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
13h 25m
₺1,651–2,142
Drive 705.5 km
1. Drive from Lom to Istanbul705.5 km
7h 23m
₺4,721–6,820

Lom to Istanbul by bus

7Weekly Buses

12h 25mAverage Duration

₺1,651Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Lom Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler via Sofia in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lom to Yenikapi via Mezdra, Sofia, and Halkali in around 18h 2m.

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