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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Constantinople

Composite routes from Sofia to Constantinople

Cheapest
5 h
Car
550 km.
from $30
Other
5 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
503 km.
from $155.47
5 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
503 km.
from $143.99

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Aegean Airlines
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Tarom
Website
Aegean Airlines
Website
3h 45m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
$217.39–$706.52
Pegasus Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$54.35–$260.87
Turkish Airlines
Website
1h 33m
Every day
$130.43–$347.83
Tarom
Website
3h 35m
Wednesday to Friday
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Found: 3
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$5.98–$79.12
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
13h 29m
Once daily
$11.96–$19.57
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Istanbul Ulasim
Website
18 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.41
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 2
Alpar Turizm
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Alpar Turizm
Website
7h
Once daily
$20.65–$32.61
+90 212 658 18 51
+90 212 658 18 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kamil Koc
Website
8h 30m
4 times a day
$13.04–$18.48
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to train via Fatih Eminönü İskele which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 14h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Eminönü via Istanbul Otogar and Sütlüce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Constantinople?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Sofia to Constantinople?

The distance between Sofia and Constantinople is 531 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Constantinople without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Constantinople without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Constantinople?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Sofia to Constantinople, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Constantinople bus from?

Sofia to Constantinople bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Constantinople train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to Constantinople?

The best way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $81.52 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Sofia to Constantinople bus arrive?

Sofia to Constantinople bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Sofia to Constantinople train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Constantinople?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Constantinople is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Sofia to Constantinople.

Where can I stay near Constantinople?

There are 4593+ hotels available in Constantinople. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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