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Sofia, Bulgaria → Istanbul, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Istanbul

Composite routes from Sofia to Istanbul

Cheapest
4 h 56 min
Car
546 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 6
Citylines
Website
Alpar Turizm
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Arda Tur
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Huntur
Website
Citylines
Website
8h 30m
5 times a week
$27.17–$35.87
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
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Alpar Turizm
Website
7h
Once daily
$20.65–$32.61
+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
$13.04–$18.48
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
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Arda Tur
Website
7h 51m
Once a week
$29.35–$41.30
0700 20 544
0700 20 544
Call
Metro Turizm
Website
8h 43m
3 times a day
$14.13–$27.17
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
[email protected]
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Huntur
Website
7h 30m
Once daily
$33.70–$38.04
+90 212 658 00 61
+90 212 658 00 61
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
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: 2
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
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]
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Istanbul Ulasim
Website
18 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.41
+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 to İstanbul?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to İstanbul is to bus via Bayrampaşa which costs $14.13 - $27.17 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to İstanbul is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and İstanbul?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and İstanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to İstanbul. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Otogar via Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Sofia to İstanbul?

The distance between Sofia and İstanbul is 559 km. The road distance is 543.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to İstanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $13.04 - $38.04 .

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

The bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station takes 8h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Sofia to İstanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sofia to İstanbul train from?

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

Train or bus from Sofia to İstanbul?

The best way to get from Sofia to İstanbul is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $13.04 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $81.52 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Sofia to İstanbul bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and İstanbul?

İstanbul is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 09:50 in Sofia and 10:50 in İstanbul.

Where does the Sofia to İstanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to İstanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to İstanbul is 543 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Sofia to İstanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to İstanbul?

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

Where can I stay near İstanbul?

There are 4684+ hotels available in İstanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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