There are 6 ways to get from Halkalı to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly from Istanbul
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
4h 41m$96–222Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
14h 50m$16–91Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
10h 35m$18–42Drive 536.1 km
- Drive from Halkalı to Sofiacar 536.1 km
4h 49m$85–122Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Halkali to Ayrilikcesmetrain
- 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 54m$123–305Bus via Langa Davutpaşa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
11h 33m$28–42
Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halkalı to Sofia is to bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Halkalı to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Halkalı to Sofia. However, there are services departing from 1. Etap Konutları and arriving at Sofia via Çifte Dutlar and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Halkalı to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Halkalı and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
The distance between Halkalı and Sofia is 517 km. The road distance is 536.1 km.
The best way to get from Halkalı to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Halkalı to Sofia, including transfers.
Halkalı to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Halkalı to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Halkalı to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 10h 35m, you could also train, which costs $15 - $95 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Halkalı, Istanbul, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–22 and the journey takes 8h 30m. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–200
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–88
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- $49
- Single Room
- $88
- Four Person Room
- $43
Train from Halkali to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Huntur
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More Questions & Answers
Halkalı to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Sofia station.
Halkalı to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halkalı to Sofia is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Halkalı to Sofia.
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