There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Yusufpaşa
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
8h 33m₺1,333–1,984Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 31m₺784–4,225Drive 550.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station)car 550.6 km
5h 2m₺4,156–6,003Fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapitrain
5h 11m₺4,863–10,395Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
9h 19m₺815–1,915Fly 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₺6,276–14,062Fly to Burgas Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane SOF - BOJ
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
9h 22m₺5,639–12,749
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) is to bus which costs 800 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 57m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 15.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Sirkeci (Station). However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station). 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 (Station) is 573 km. The road distance is 550.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) without a car is to bus via Yusufpaşa which takes 8h 33m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station), including transfers.
Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) is to bus via Yusufpaşa which takes 8h 33m 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 (Station), 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 ₺750–4,175 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–7,500
- 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
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Burgas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,800–7,500
- 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
- ₺750–4,175
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,317
- Single Room
- ₺4,175
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,038
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
- +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
- ₺2,600–4,400
- 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
- ₺2,300–3,500
- 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
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,608
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sirkeci (Station) is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Sofia to Sirkeci (Station).
There are 4438+ hotels available in Sirkeci (Station).