- Distance: 562.1 km
- Duration: 8h 8m
The average bus between Sofia and Istanbul takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia to Istanbul. 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 3 times a day between Sofia and Istanbul. 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 Istanbul at 8:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 8m.
Sofia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Book your Sofia to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and two other operators.
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 502 km. The road distance is 546 km.
Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Five other operators also service this route.
