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Sofia, Bulgaria → Galata, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Galata

Composite routes from Sofia to Galata

Cheapest
5 h
Car
550 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 13 min
Plane
Other
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $153.73

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
$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: 2
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
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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Istanbul Ulasim
Website
12 min
Every 10 minutes
$0.48
+90 850 252 88 00
+90 850 252 88 00
[email protected]
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Alpar Turizm
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
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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Metro Turizm
Website
8h 43m
3 times a day
$16.42–$31.58
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Galata is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which costs $13.04 - $33.70 and takes 9h 30m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Galata?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Galata. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Şişhane 2 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Galata?

The distance between Sofia and Galata is 525 km. The road distance is 549.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Galata without a car is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which takes 9h 30m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sofia to Galata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Galata bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Galata?

The best way to get from Sofia to Galata is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which takes 9h 30m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $81.52 and takes 11h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Sofia to Galata bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Galata?

Galata is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 15:36 in Galata.

Can I drive from Sofia to Galata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Galata is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Sofia to Galata.

Where can I stay near Galata?

There are 4613+ hotels available in Galata. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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