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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul

Composite routes from Sofia Serdika to Istanbul

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

Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.58–$41.69

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 Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$34.11–$48.01

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

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

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
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.64–$2.40

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$21.48

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

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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