There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Şişli by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
4h 30m₺4,278–12,468Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
12h 44m₺825–4,242Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
9h 9m₺1,289–1,950Drive 552.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Şişlicar 552.2 km
5h 2m₺4,311–6,227Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, ferry
- 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
- Take the ferry from Üsküdar to Beşiktaş İskelesiferry
6h 7m₺5,937–17,401Bus via Harbiye Askeri Müze
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bayrampaşabus
11h 15m₺1,496–2,310
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to bus which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Şişli. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Çağlayan Yolu via Ferhatpaşa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Şişli. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sisli-Mecidiyeköy via Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
The distance between Sofia and Şişli is 512 km. The road distance is 552.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Şişli without a car is to bus which takes 9h 9m and costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Sofia to Şişli, including transfers.
Sofia to Şişli bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Şişli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Şişli is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs 4.200 ₺ - 13.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.200 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 9h 9m, you could also train, which costs 800 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 12h 44m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Şişli, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,156
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,307
- Single Room
- ₺4,156
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,028
- 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
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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
- ₺1,700–2,400
- 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
- ₺4,072
- 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
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bayrampaşa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,250
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Phone
- 0212313800010
- [email protected]
- Website
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
Ferry from Üsküdar to Beşiktaş İskelesi
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺16–19
- Schedules at
- sehirhatlari.istanbul
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Şişli bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Şişli train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Şişli is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Sofia to Şişli.
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