There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Gebze by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, bus, train
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Tavşantepetrain
- Take the bus from Pendik Tavşantepe Metro to Aydıntepe İstasyonbus
- Take the train from Aydıntepe to Gebzetrain
5h 5m₺6,160–14,180Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
14h 43m₺873–4,368Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Gebze Otogarbus Arda-Tur
11h₺2,600–4,100Drive 607.3 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gebzecar 607.3 km
5h 28m₺4,563–6,590Fly Varna Airport to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Gebzebus
5h 56mFly Sofia Airport to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Gebzebus
6h 32mBus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
6h 38m₺4,657–11,924Bus via Gebze
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gebzebus
12h 29m₺1,528–2,328
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze is to fly and Metro and bus and train which takes 5h 5m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdika Bus Station station and arriving at Gebze Otogar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Bulgaria to Gebze. However, there are services departing from Serdika and arriving at Darica via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Gebze is 569 km. The road distance is 607.3 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bulgaria to Gebze, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Gebze bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdika Bus Station.
Bulgaria to Gebze train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze is to bus which takes 11h and costs 2.600 ₺ - 4.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 850 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 14h 43m.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Gebze, Turkey?
Arda Tur operates a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Gebze Otogar twice daily. Tickets cost ₺2,600–4,100 and the journey takes 11h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Serdika to Darica via Central Station, Sofia, and Halkali in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–18,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–11,000
- 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
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- 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
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Tavşantepe
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Aydıntepe to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺50–70
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,113
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,283
- Single Room
- ₺4,113
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,007
Train from Halkali to Darica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- iett.istanbul
Bus from Pendik Tavşantepe Metro to Aydıntepe İstasyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- https://iett.istanbul/en
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Gebze Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,100
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- +359 899199328
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Ruse to Buchurest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,250
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,200
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More Questions & Answers
Bulgaria to Gebze bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Gebze Otogar station.
Bulgaria to Gebze train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Gebze is 607 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Bulgaria to Gebze.
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