There are 8 ways to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Adapazarıbus
11h 51m₺1,425–2,805Train via Гара Подуяне
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarıtrain
20h 42m₺703–989Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazarıtrain
17h 23m₺996–4,553Drive 694.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Adapazarıcar 694.7 km
6h 15m₺5,278–7,624Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the bus from Pendik Tavşantepe Metro to Aydıntepe İstasyonbus
- Take the train from Aydıntepe to Gebzetrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Sapancatrain
7h 10m₺6,261–15,331Bus via Serdika
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Adapazarıbus
14h 3mFly Varna Airport to Istanbul, train
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Sapancatrain
8h 12m₺11,079–21,214Fly Sofia Airport to Istanbul, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Sapancatrain
8h 49m₺5,013–11,413
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya is to train via Гара Подуяне which costs 700 ₺ - 1.000 ₺ and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Adapazarı via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bulgaria to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Serdika and arriving at Adapazarı via Sofia, Halkali, Darica and Gebze. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Sakarya is 728 km. The road distance is 694.7 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya without a car is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Sakarya bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Bulgaria to Sakarya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Sakarya is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 950 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 17h 23m.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Sakarya, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia to Adapazarı via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Istanbul Otogari in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Serdika to Adapazarı via Central Station, Sofia, Halkali, Darica, and Gebze in around 17h 23m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–15,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–12,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,169
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,314
- Single Room
- ₺4,169
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,035
Train from Halkali to Darica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Aydıntepe to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺50–70
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Sapanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkali to Darica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺130–190
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺120–180
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Sapanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Sapanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺480–650
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺650–950
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Pendik Tavşantepe Metro to Aydıntepe İstasyon
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–4,000
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,085
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Adapazarı
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
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Bulgaria to Sakarya bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Bulgaria to Sakarya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Sakarya is 695 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Bulgaria to Sakarya.
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