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How to get fromSofia to Istanbul Esenler Otogariby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler Otogari 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
    ₺750–1,900

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    12h 45m
    ₺825–4,271

  3. Drive 541 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler Otogaricar car 541 km
    4h 52m
    ₺4,094–5,913

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    5h 17m
    ₺4,881–10,407

  5. 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 18m
    ₺6,338–14,142

  6. Fly to Burgas Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane SOF - BOJ
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    8h 52m
    ₺5,577–12,684

Sofia to Istanbul Esenler Otogari by bus

Calendar119Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.6 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Istanbul Esenler Otogari, 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. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,185 and the journey takes 11h 49m.

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