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₺6,540–14,369Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
13h 52m₺1,196–4,655Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus
10h₺2,289–3,300Drive 599.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Istanbul Parkcar 599.6 km
5h 32m₺4,516–6,523Fly 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 53m₺5,314–11,865Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
11h 19m₺2,122–3,000
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park is to train which costs 1.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Istanbul Park is to fly which takes 4h and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
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 Samandira Tesis via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
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 52m.
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 and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 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 and costs 6.500 ₺ - 15.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.300 ₺ and takes 10h, you could also train, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 4.700 ₺ and takes 13h 52m.
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, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Park via Istanbul Otogari and Samandira Tesis in around 10h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,113
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,283
- Single Room
- ₺4,113
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,007
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
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
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–4,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺440–650
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺440–650
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,250
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺160–480
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
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More Questions & Answers
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 32m to drive from Sofia to Istanbul Park.
There are 4290+ hotels available in Istanbul Park.