There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
4h 2m₺6,850–18,970Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
13h 54m₺1,536–5,057Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
10h 47m₺2,089–3,540Drive 599.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Parkcar 599.6 km
5h 34m₺4,658–6,728Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus
6h 54m₺5,083–14,132Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
11h 21m₺2,622–3,650
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park is to train which costs 1.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 13h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Istanbul Park. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Harmandere via İstanbul Esenler and Kemalpaşa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Istanbul Park. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sabiha Gokcen Airport via Halkali and Ayrılık Çeşmesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul Park is 555 km. The road distance is 599.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 10h 47m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park, including transfers.
Sofia to Istanbul Park bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Istanbul Park train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 10h 47m, you could also train, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Istanbul Park, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) once daily. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,200–13,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,105
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,278
- Single Room
- ₺4,105
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,003
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
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
- Citylines
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Sofia to Istanbul Park bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Istanbul Park train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Istanbul Park is 600 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Sofia to Istanbul Park.
There are 4183+ hotels available in Istanbul Park.