There are 7 ways to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
10h₺901–2,104Bus, train
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
14h 27m₺930–4,449Drive 578.3 km
- Drive from Botevgrad to Istanbulcar 578.3 km
5h 31m₺4,345–6,276Bus, fly to Istanbul
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
6h 33m₺5,090–12,402Bus #2
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
10h₺1,351–2,104Bus, train, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sofia to Iskarsko Shosetrain
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
6h 36m₺6,293–14,425Bus, fly to Burgas Airport
- Take the bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane SOF - BOJ
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
10h 27m₺5,519–11,631
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul is to bus which costs 900 ₺ - 2.100 ₺ and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 6.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Botevgrad to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Botevgrad and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Botevgrad and Istanbul is 616 km. The road distance is 578.3 km.
The best way to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs 900 ₺ - 2.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Botevgrad to Istanbul, including transfers.
Botevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Botevgrad station.
Botevgrad to Istanbul bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Botevgrad to Istanbul is 578 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Botevgrad to Istanbul.
There are 4401+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Botevgrad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Botevgrad to İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia Central Bus Station and Sofia in around 10h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–11,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–9,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–7,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–7,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,114
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,283
- Single Room
- ₺4,114
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,007
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺26–85
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺26–40
- 1st Class
- ₺60–85
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Botevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–210
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–4,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,603
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Want to know more about travelling around Türkiye
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide














































