There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Samandıra by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the bus from Kemalpaşa to Sarıgazi Pazar Yeribus
5h 21m₺5,989–17,584Train via Sofia
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
16h 42m₺567–762Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
11h 9m₺1,529–2,270Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
13h 25m₺831–4,280Drive 576.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Samandıracar 576.9 km
5h 12m₺4,722–6,820Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Halkalitrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Üsküdartrain
- Take the train from Üsküdar to Sancaktepetrain
6h 15m₺4,351–13,856
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Samandıra is to train via Sofia which costs 550 ₺ - 800 ₺ and takes 16h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Samandıra is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Samandıra. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Sarıgazi Pazar Yeri via İstanbul Esenler and Dudullu Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Samandıra. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sancaktepe via Halkali and Üsküdar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Sofia and Samandıra is 571 km. The road distance is 576.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Samandıra without a car is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Sofia to Samandıra, including transfers.
Sofia to Samandıra bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Samandıra train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Samandıra is to bus which takes 11h 9m and costs 1.500 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Samandıra, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,184 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- 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
Train from Halkali to Üsküdar
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
Train from Üsküdar to Sancaktepe
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
- Phone
- +90 212 372 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
Bus from Kemalpaşa to Sarıgazi Pazar Yeri
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺40
- Website
- İstanbul Elektrik Tramvay ve Tünel İşletmeleri (İETT)
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Samandıra bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Samandıra is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 3:12 AM in Sofia and 4:12 AM in Samandıra.
Sofia to Samandıra train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Samandıra is 577 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Sofia to Samandıra.
There are 4249+ hotels available in Samandıra.