- Distance: 562.3 km
- Duration: 8h 21m
The average bus between Sofia and Instabul takes 8h 21m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia to Instabul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Sofia and Instabul. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Instabul at 7:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia station and arriving at Instabul station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 8h 21m.
Sofia to Instabul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Instabul bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Book your Sofia to Instabul bus tickets online with Alpar Turizm, Huntur and FlixBus.
The distance between Sofia and Instabul is 496.6 km. The road distance is 562 km.
Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Five other operators also service this route.
