There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Sirkeci by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
4h 49m₺4,320–12,510Train via Sarayburnu
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
16h 16m₺492–676Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
8h 51m₺1,329–1,990Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 31m₺784–4,204Drive 549.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sirkecicar 549.9 km
5h 1m₺4,293–6,201Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- 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₺5,926–17,386
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) 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 49m and costs 4.300 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Sirkeci. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station 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 523 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 49m to get from Sofia to Sirkeci, including transfers.
Sofia to Sirkeci bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus 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 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sirkeci, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 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 ₺750–4,154 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,100–12,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–14,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- 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
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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
- ₺750–4,154
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,306
- Single Room
- ₺4,154
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,027
- 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
- +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
- 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
- ₺2,600–4,000
- 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
- ₺4,071
- 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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Sofia to Sirkeci bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
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 4298+ hotels available in Sirkeci.