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Sofia to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sofia and Otogar (Istanbul Metro) takes 8h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia to Otogar (Istanbul Metro). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 8m
Duration
562 km
Distance
₺1,600
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sofia to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Sofia and Otogar (Istanbul Metro). 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 Otogar (Istanbul Metro) 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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 30m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 7h 54m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 562.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Otogar (Istanbul Metro), Turkey?

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 9h. Five other operators also service this route.

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