What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia is to night train which costs 600 ₺ - 1.600 ₺ and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia is to fly and Metro which takes 5h 5m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Hagia Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Vezneciler via Istanbul Otogar and Nişanca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Hagia Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia?

The distance between Bucharest and Hagia Sofia is 493 km. The road distance is 635.4 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Hagia Sofia bus from?

Bucharest to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Hagia Sofia train from?

Bucharest to Hagia Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Bucharest station.

Where does the Bucharest to Hagia Sofia bus arrive?

Bucharest to Hagia Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

Where does the Bucharest to Hagia Sofia train arrive?

Bucharest to Hagia Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Hagia Sofia is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia.

Where can I stay near Hagia Sofia?

There are 4298+ hotels available in Hagia Sofia.

Bucharest to Hagia Sofia - 6 ways to travel via plane, Metro, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Hagia Sofia by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
5h 5m
₺3,061–8,876
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
10h
₺603–1,549
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1998
12h 20m
₺2,942–4,365
Drive 635.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Hagia Sofiacar 635.4 km
8h 21m
₺4,980–7,194
Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
5h 11m
₺4,724–13,339
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Shumenbus Pegasus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shumen to Instabulbus
14h 55m
₺2,132–3,448

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

₺2,759Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, Turkey?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,800–4,300 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Bucharest to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺500–1,455 and the journey takes 9h 8m.

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