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₺6,622–18,367Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
13h 54m₺1,536–5,135Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
11h 21m₺2,622–3,650Drive 599.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Parkcar 599.6 km
5h 34m₺4,907–7,087Fly to Istanbul Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airportbus
6h 44m₺5,057–15,072Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Fabrikalar to Harmanderebus E-3
11h 47m₺1,919–2,810
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 bus via Istanbul which costs 1.900 ₺ - 2.900 ₺ and takes 11h 47m.
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 Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Samandira Tesis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
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 which takes 11h 21m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park, including transfers.
Sofia to Istanbul Park bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Sofia Central 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, which costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 11h 21m, 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, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,500–2,250 and the journey takes 10h 54m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,100–14,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,184
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,322
- Single Room
- ₺4,184
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,250
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺160–550
- Website
- HAVAİST
- 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
- ₺1,800–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,200
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,098
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Fabrikalar to Harmandere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40–110
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
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Sofia to Istanbul Park bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis 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 4134+ hotels available in Istanbul Park.