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How to get fromSofia to Esenlerby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Esenler by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    8h
    ₺750–2,300

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    12h 43m
    ₺825–4,291

  3. Drive 539.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Esenlercar car 539.1 km
    4h 49m
    ₺4,121–5,952

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the train from Kağıthane to Oruç Reistrain train
    5h
    ₺4,670–12,356

  5. Bus via Летище София

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 57m
    ₺4,158

  6. Bus via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora Central Bus Station to Instabulbus bus Route 1800
    13h 28m
    ₺1,430–2,319

  7. 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
    5h 16m
    ₺6,402–15,086

Sofia to Esenler by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.6 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Esenler, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,205 and the journey takes 11h 49m.

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