There are 6 ways to get from Constantinople to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car
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Metro to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
4h 52m$103–253Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
15h 15m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
9h 58m$18–42Drive 550.2 km
- Drive from Constantinople to Sofiacar 550.2 km
5h$87–126Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
5h 1m$122–292Bus via Sütlüce
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
10h 48m$28–42
Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Constantinople to Sofia is to train which costs $16 - $23 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Constantinople to Sofia is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Constantinople station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from İstanbul Esenler bus station and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Constantinople to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sirkeci and arriving at Sofia via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Constantinople and Sofia is 527 km. The road distance is 550.2 km.
The best way to get from Constantinople to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Constantinople to Sofia, including transfers.
Constantinople to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Constantinople to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Constantinople to Sofia is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $17 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $23 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Constantinople, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $16–23 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $15–21 and the journey takes 13h 40m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–210
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
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More Questions & Answers
Constantinople to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Sofia station.
Constantinople to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Constantinople to Sofia is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Constantinople to Sofia.
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