There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Şişli by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
4h 35m₺4,797–10,323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
9h 2m₺815–1,905Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 44m₺825–4,271Drive 552.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Şişlicar 552.2 km
5h 2m₺4,178–6,035Fly 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
4h 52m₺6,286–14,090Bus via Mecidiyeköy Metrobüs
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
9h 17m₺1,289–1,950
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Şişli. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Çağlayan Yolu via Ferhatpaşa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Şişli. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sisli-Mecidiyeköy via Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Sofia and Şişli is 512 km. The road distance is 552.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Şişli without a car is to bus which takes 9h 2m and costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sofia to Şişli, including transfers.
Sofia to Şişli bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Şişli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 2m, you could also train, which costs 800 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Şişli, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kamil Koç operates a bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,400
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,500
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Şişli bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sofia to Şişli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Şişli is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Sofia to Şişli.
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