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How to get fromSofia Airport (SOF) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    2h 50m
    ₺4,831–10,165

  2. Bus via Централна Гара

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    9h 41m
    ₺750–1,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    7h 34m
    ₺2,300–3,600

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)rideshare rideshare 538.3 km
    4h 51m

  5. Drive 538.3 km

    1. Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro)car car 538.3 km
    4h 51m
    ₺4,076–5,887

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    2h 51m
    ₺6,341–14,942

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Otogar (Istanbul Metro) by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Otogar (Istanbul Metro), Turkey?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,300–3,600 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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