There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Taksim Square 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 Taksimtrain
4h 53m₺4,869–11,009Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 40m₺825–4,197Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
9h 4m₺1,289–1,960Drive 551.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Taksim Squarecar 551.2 km
5h 1m₺4,144–5,986Fly 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
5h 13m₺6,298–14,052Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bayrampaşabus
11h 13m₺1,495–2,310
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Taksim Square is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Taksim Square is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 53m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 11.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Taksim Tünel via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Taksim Square. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Taksim via Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Sofia and Taksim Square is 521 km. The road distance is 551.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Taksim Square without a car is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 9h 4m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sofia to Taksim Square, including transfers.
Sofia to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Taksim Square is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 9h 4m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 4.200 ₺ and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Taksim Square, 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 ₺750–4,110 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
- ₺5,500–11,000
- 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
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Taksim
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,110
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,281
- Single Room
- ₺4,110
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,006
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
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
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,250
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,400–2,100
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Taksim Square bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Taksim Square train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Taksim Square is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sofia to Taksim Square.
There are 4418+ hotels available in Taksim Square.