There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Fatih by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
8h 14m₺817–1,897Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 32m₺825–4,200Drive 545.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Fatihcar 545.5 km
4h 55m₺4,099–5,920Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 10m₺4,957–11,658Bus via Nişanca
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
8h 42m₺1,329–1,990Fly 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
5h 5m₺6,294–13,955Fly to Burgas Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane SOF - BOJ
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
9h 6m₺5,355–11,252
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Fatih is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Fatih is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs 4.100 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Fatih station. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Fatih. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Emniyet-Fatih via Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
The distance between Sofia and Fatih is 561 km. The road distance is 545.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Fatih without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Sofia to Fatih, including transfers.
Sofia to Fatih bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Fatih train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Fatih is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Fatih, Istanbul, 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. Alpar Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,113 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–11,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–9,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–7,500
- 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
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,700–7,500
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,113
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,283
- Single Room
- ₺4,113
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,007
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- 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
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,500–4,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,598
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Fatih bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sofia to Fatih train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Fatih is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Sofia to Fatih.
There are 4399+ hotels available in Fatih.