There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Sirkeci by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
4h 57m₺5,979–17,544Train via Sarayburnu
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
16h 16m₺496–681Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus N1999
8h 51m₺1,324–1,990Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 31m₺784–4,241Drive 549.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sirkecicar 549.9 km
5h 1m₺4,431–6,400Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Halkalitrain
5h 21m₺4,291–13,248
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci is to train via Sarayburnu which costs 490 ₺ - 700 ₺ and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 57m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Sirkeci. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Karaköy via Istanbul Otogar and Sütlüce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sirkeci. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
The distance between Sofia and Sirkeci is 579 km. The road distance is 549.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Sofia to Sirkeci, including transfers.
Sofia to Sirkeci bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Sirkeci train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sirkeci, Turkey?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺2,700–4,100 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 ₺750–4,191 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
- ₺3,900–13,000
- 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
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
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- 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
- ₺750–4,191
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,326
- Single Room
- ₺4,191
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,045
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–4,100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,051
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Sirkeci bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sirkeci is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 9:55 PM in Sofia and 10:55 PM in Sirkeci.
Sofia to Sirkeci train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sirkeci is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sofia to Sirkeci.
There are 4216+ hotels available in Sirkeci.