How to Travel from
Sofia Central Station to Istanbul
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Sofia Central Station, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul
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Cheapest
5 h
Car
548 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
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282 м
282 м
Turn right onto бул. История Славянобългарска
бул. История Славянобългарска, 1 km 13 м
1 km 13 м
Turn right onto Заводска
Заводска, 430 м
430 м
Keep right
90 м
90 м
Keep left onto бул. Константин Стоилов
бул. Константин Стоилов, 15 м
15 м
Turn slight left onto бул. Константин Стоилов
бул. Константин Стоилов, 254 м
254 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Васил Левски
бул. Васил Левски, 1 km 978 м
1 km 978 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto бул. Васил Левски
бул. Васил Левски, 419 м
419 м
Turn left onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 179 km 378 м
179 km 378 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 1 km 719 м
1 km 719 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn right
59 м
59 м
Continue onto Sofular Caddesi
Sofular Caddesi, 150 м
150 м
Turn sharp right onto Molla Hüsrev Caddesi
Molla Hüsrev Caddesi, 94 м
94 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul is to bus which costs $28.26 - $40.22 and takes 8h 5m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
The fastest way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia Central Station and Istanbul?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Is there a direct train between Sofia Central Station and Istanbul?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Yenikapi via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
How far is it from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
The distance between Sofia Central Station and Istanbul is 560 km. The road distance is 548.3 km.
How do I travel from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
The bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station takes 8h including transfers and departs every four hours.
Where do I catch the Sofia Central Station to Istanbul bus from?
Sofia Central Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.
Where do I catch the Sofia Central Station to Istanbul train from?
Sofia Central Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
Train or bus from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
The best way to get from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $28.26 - $40.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5.98 - $81.52 and takes 11h 27m.
Where does the Sofia Central Station to Istanbul bus arrive?
Sofia Central Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
What is the time difference between Sofia Central Station and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sofia Central Station. It is currently 09:33 in Sofia Central Station and 10:33 in Istanbul.
Where does the Sofia Central Station to Istanbul train arrive?
Sofia Central Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Can I drive from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Central Station to Istanbul is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul.
How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia Central Station to Istanbul?
Book your Sofia Central Station to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
Where can I stay near Istanbul?
There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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