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How to get fromIstanbul Airport to Sofiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul Airport to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane IST - SOF
    2h 3m
    $95–220

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Halkalı Marmaraybus bus Hvl-8
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    16h 26m
    $18–97

  3. Bus via Edirne

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Edirnebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    10h 46m
    $44–60

  4. Bus, train via Harmanli

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Beşyüzevler to Harmanlibus bus
    2. Take the train from Harmanli to Sofiatrain train Ic
    10h 57m
    $29–32

  5. Drive 523.8 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul Airport to Sofiacar car 523.8 km
    4h 40m
    $83–120

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus Hvl-3
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus bus FlixBus N1999
    11h 1m
    $19–47

Istanbul Airport to Sofia by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Istanbul Airport, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Istanbul Airport to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Istanbul Airport Bus and Edirne Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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