There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Gebze by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, 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 Pendiktrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Gebzetrain
5h 40m₺6,630–16,155Train via Гара Подуяне
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
18h 2m₺576–798Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Gebze Otogarbus Arda-Tur
11h₺4,568Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain Marmaray Banliyö Treni
14h 43m₺873–4,368Drive 607.3 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gebzecar 607.3 km
5h 28m₺4,711–6,805Fly 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
7h 13m₺5,127–13,890Bus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze is to train via Гара Подуяне which costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Gebze is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
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 573 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 4.568 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 4.568 ₺. 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 ₺4,568 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
- ₺6,500–16,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,600–13,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Gebze Otogar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,568
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Booking & Getting There
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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