There are 7 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
2h 26m₺4,839–10,365Bus via Централна Гара
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
10h 46m₺815–1,915Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
8h 1m₺2,423–3,551Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
14h 16m₺877–4,401Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Taksim Square548.5 km
5h 1mDrive 548.5 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Squarecar 548.5 km
5h 1m₺4,151–5,995Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
2h 46m₺6,338–14,142
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square is to bus via Централна Гара which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) station to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Esenler Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Taksim via Iskarsko Shose, Sofia, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Taksim Square is 508 km. The road distance is 548.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 8h 1m, you could also train, which costs 850 ₺ - 4.400 ₺ and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Taksim Square, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,300–3,500 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,185
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,323
- Single Room
- ₺4,185
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,500
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Taksim Square
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Taksim Square.
There are 4441+ hotels available in Taksim Square.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Taksim Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.