There are 6 ways to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, Metro to Istanbul, fly
best- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
5h 2m$93–263Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
15h 25m$16–23Bus via Yenikapi
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
10h 30m$27–42Drive 555.8 km
- Drive from Haydarpaşa to Sofiacar 555.8 km
5h 6m$88–127Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kadikoy to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
4h 51m$161–371Bus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
11h 6m$16–41
Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia is to train which costs $15 - $24 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia is to Metro and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Haydarpaşa to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Haydarpaşa to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Ayrilikcesme and arriving at Sofia via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Haydarpaşa and Sofia is 533 km. The road distance is 555.8 km.
The best way to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia without a car is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 10h 30m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia, including transfers.
Haydarpaşa to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Haydarpaşa to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Haydarpaşa to Sofia is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 10h 30m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Haydarpaşa, 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 $14–21 and the journey takes 13h 40m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–250
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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
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Haydarpaşa to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Haydarpaşa to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haydarpaşa to Sofia is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Haydarpaşa to Sofia.
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