There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Halkalı by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
9h 15m₺855–1,955Train via Sofia
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
15h 21m₺495–680Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 4m₺794–4,246Drive 536.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Halkalıcar 536.9 km
4h 48m₺4,063–5,869Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Güneşpark Evleribus
5h 46m₺4,886–10,602Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- 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
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Halkalitrain
5h 47m₺6,366–14,206Fly to Burgas Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane SOF - BOJ
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
9h 30m₺5,658–12,765
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Halkalı is to train via Sofia which costs 490 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Halkalı is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Halkalı. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at 1. Etap Konutları via Ferhatpaşa and Kazım Karabekir Mahallesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Halkalı. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Halkalı via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between Sofia and Halkalı is 581 km. The road distance is 536.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Halkalı without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs 850 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Sofia to Halkalı, including transfers.
Sofia to Halkalı bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Halkalı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Halkalı is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs 850 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 12h 4m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Halkalı, Istanbul, Turkey?
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. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,186 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- 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
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–7,500
- 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
- ₺3,800–7,500
- 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
- ₺750–4,186
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,323
- Single Room
- ₺4,186
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,043
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺75–110
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
- 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
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Güneşpark Evleri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–320
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,611
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Halkalı bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sofia to Halkalı train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Halkalı is 537 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Sofia to Halkalı.
There are 4442+ hotels available in Halkalı.