What is the cheapest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia is to night train and train which costs $9 - $14 and takes 10h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $80 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Halkalı (Station) and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Halkalı Marmaray and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Yeşilyurt and Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Halkalı (Station) and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halkalı and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

The distance between Halkalı (Station) and Sofia is 522 km. The road distance is 536.4 km.

How do I travel from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $28 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halkalı (Station) to Sofia bus from?

Halkalı (Station) to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Halkalı (Station) to Sofia train from?

Halkalı (Station) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.

Train or bus from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

The best way to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $90 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Halkalı (Station) to Sofia bus arrive?

Halkalı (Station) to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Halkalı (Station) to Sofia train arrive?

Halkalı (Station) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Halkalı (Station) to Sofia is 536 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Sofia.

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Bus to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Gültepe Camii to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
4h 53m
$96–212
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Dimitrovgradnighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
10h 23m
$9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
11h 5m
$29–43
Train
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
13h 40m
$15–87
Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Halkali to Ayrilikcesmetrain
2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
5h 36m
$123–313
Drive 536.4 km
1. Drive from Halkalı (Station) to Sofiacar 536.4 km
4h 50m
$85–122

Halkalı (Station) to Sofia by train

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Distance: 521.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Halkalı (Station), Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 9h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $15–87 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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How to get fromHalkalı (Station) to Sofiaby bus, plane, train, night train, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Halkalı (Station) to Sofia by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

Bus to Istanbul, fly

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Train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

Drive 536.4 km