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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul

Composite routes from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul

Cheapest
4 h 57 min
Car
547 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Citylines
Website
Alpar Turizm
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Arda Tur
Website
Citylines
Website
8h 30m
5 times a week
$31.58–$41.69
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
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Alpar Turizm
Website
7h
Once daily
$24.00–$37.90
+90 212 658 18 51
+90 212 658 18 51
[email protected]
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Kamil Koc
Website
8h 30m
4 times a day
$15.16–$21.48
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
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Arda Tur
Website
7h 51m
Once a week
$34.11–$48.01
0700 20 544
0700 20 544
Call
Airlines
Found: 4
Aegean Airlines
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Tarom
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 45m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$252.67–$821.18
Pegasus Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$63.17–$303.21
Turkish Airlines
Website
1h 33m
Every day
$151.60–$404.27
Tarom
Website
3h 35m
Wednesday to Friday
$151.60–$404.27
Train operators
Found: 3
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$6.95–$91.96
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
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Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
13h 12m
Once daily
$13.90–$21.48
+35929311111
+35929311111
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Istanbul Ulasim
Website
16 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.48
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul is to train via Iskarsko Shose which costs $13.04 - $21.74 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia Serdika and Istanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia Serdika and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Serdika and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

The distance between Sofia Serdika and Istanbul is 561 km. The road distance is 547.4 km.

How do I travel from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $29.35 - $41.30 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Sofia Serdika to Istanbul bus from?

Sofia Serdika to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia Serdika to Istanbul train from?

Sofia Serdika to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.

Train or bus from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul is to bus which takes 8h 49m and costs $29.35 - $41.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $86.96 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Sofia Serdika to Istanbul bus arrive?

Sofia Serdika to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Sofia Serdika and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Sofia Serdika. It is currently 14:38 in Sofia Serdika and 15:38 in Istanbul.

Where does the Sofia Serdika to Istanbul train arrive?

Sofia Serdika to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.

Can I drive from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Serdika to Istanbul is 547 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul?

Book your Sofia Serdika to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

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