There are 5 ways to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
1h 53m$120–300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
16h 21m$17–25Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
12h 16m$22–51Drive 586.4 km
- Drive from Pendik (Region) to Sofiacar 586.4 km
5h 28m$93–134Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
12h 46m$32–51
Pendik (Region) to Sofia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to train which costs $16 - $25 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $120 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pendik (Region) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Harmandere and arriving at Sofia via İstanbul Dudullu and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Pendik (Region) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Sofia via Ayrilikcesme and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Pendik (Region) and Sofia is 540 km. The road distance is 586.4 km.
The best way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 12h 16m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia, including transfers.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 12h 16m, you could also train, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between Pendik (Region), Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- 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
- $55–95
- 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
- $50–75
- 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
Pendik (Region) to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Sofia station.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pendik (Region) to Sofia is 586 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Pendik (Region) to Sofia.
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