There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Sakarya by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Istanbul
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Adapazarıbus
13hTrain via Gebze
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Daricatrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Adapazaritrain Re
16h 27m₺1,009–4,529Drive 695.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Adapazarıcar 695.1 km
6h 15m₺5,358–7,739Fly to Istanbul, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Gebzetrain
- Take the train from Gebze to Sapancatrain
8h 28m₺4,882–12,862Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Adapazaribus
13h 49m₺2,072–3,100Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Arifiyetrain Hst / ...
16h 37m₺1,075–4,615Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Arifiyetrain
7h 30m₺8,332–18,289
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sakarya is to train via Gebze which costs 1.000 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sakarya is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Adapazarı via İstanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sakarya. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Adapazari via Halkali and Gebze. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Sofia and Sakarya is 738 km. The road distance is 695.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sakarya without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 13h and costs .
It takes approximately 13h to get from Sofia to Sakarya, including transfers.
Sofia to Sakarya bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Sakarya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sakarya is to bus via Istanbul which takes 13h and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Gebze, which costs 1.000 ₺ - 4.600 ₺ and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sakarya, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Adapazarı via Istanbul Büyük Otogari and İstanbul Esenler in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Adapazari via Halkali, Darica, and Gebze in around 16h 27m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,600–12,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,159
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,309
- Single Room
- ₺4,159
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,030
Train from Halkali to Darica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺95–140
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Adapazari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺160–230
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Gebze to Sapanca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺100–150
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,159
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,309
- Single Room
- ₺4,159
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,030
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Arifiye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺310–440
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Arifiye
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺180–250
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Sakarya bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Sakarya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sakarya is 695 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Sofia to Sakarya.
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