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How to get fromSofia to Istanbul Otogarby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    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
    ₺4,744–12,607

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 29 / ...
    9h
    ₺750–1,900

  3. Bus via Летище София

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    8h 57m
    ₺4,104

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    12h 45m
    ₺825–4,237

  5. Drive  541.4 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Otogarcar car 541.4 km
    4h 53m
    ₺4,169–6,022

  6. 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
    ₺6,447–15,193

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bayrampaşabus bus
    10h 40m
    ₺1,400–2,250

Sofia to Istanbul Otogar by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket₺750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Istanbul Otogar, Turkey?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogari once daily. Tickets cost ₺4,076 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,151 and the journey takes 11h 49m.

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