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How to get fromSofia to Halki seminaryby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Halki seminary by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the ferry from Kabataş to Heybeliadaferry ferry
    11h 16m
    ₺883–1,968

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Maltepetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Maltepe to Heybeliadaferry ferry
    14h 57m
    ₺832–4,228

  3. Fly to Istanbul, ferry

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the ferry from Kabataş to Heybeliadaferry ferry
    7h 24m
    ₺4,834–10,347

  4. Bus, ferry via Bostancı İskele

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Maltepe to Heybeliadaferry ferry
    12h 37m
    ₺1,387–2,102

  5. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, ferry

    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 Kadikoytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kadıköy to Heybeliadaferry ferry
    6h 58m
    ₺6,237–13,980

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,814Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 590.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Halki seminary, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Halki seminary. However, you can take the bus to İstanbul Esenler bus station, walk to Esenler Otogar, take the train to Aksaray, walk to Yusufpaşa, take the vehicle to Kabatas, walk to Kabataş, take the ferry to Heybeliada, then walk to Halki seminary. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Halki seminary via Halkali, Maltepe, Maltepe, and Heybeliada in around 14h 57m.

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