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How to get fromBulgaria to Istanbul Esenler Otogariby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    8h
    ₺1,200–1,900

  2. Bus via Serdika

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    9h 3m
    ₺779–1,929

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    13h 48m
    ₺850–4,316

  4. Drive 541 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler Otogaricar car 541 km
    4h 52m
    ₺4,089–5,906

  5. Fly Varna Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    5h 1m
    ₺10,433–20,972

  6. Bus via Летище София

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 57m
    ₺2,329–3,529

  7. Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    5h 38m
    ₺4,855–11,155

  8. Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 39m
    ₺6,158–14,178

  9. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    6h 51m
    ₺3,457–8,907

Bulgaria to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.3 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,181 and the journey takes 11h 49m.

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