Istanbul to Sofia Bus and Coach
Istanbul to Sofia
Sofia to Istanbul
Istanbul to Sofia Route Overview
Istanbul to Sofia bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Bulgaria.There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 24 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 09:00h, arriving at Sofia at 17:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 09:45h the following day.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Istanbul to Sofia:
09:00
İstanbul Avrupa
8h 30min
17:30
Sofia
from
46.99
HRK
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Best offer on 31. Oct
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10:00
İstanbul Avrupa
8h 30min
18:30
Sofia
from
29
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 15. Sep
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09:00
Istanbul
9h 0min
DIRECT
18:00
Sofia
from
39.18
HRK
Best offer on 18. Apr
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12:00
Istanbul
10h 0min
DIRECT
22:00
Sofia
from
39.18
HRK
Best offer on 18. Apr
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11:30
Istanbul
8h 30min
20:00
Sofia
from
20
HRK
Best offer on 14. Apr
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Traveling by coach from Istanbul to Sofia
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 341 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 14:30 has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there
are 24 overnight coaches from Istanbul to Sofia.
The overnight coaches depart between 18:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 03:00 and 09:45
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
18:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
9h 0min
03:00
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
from
30
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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22:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 10min
07:40
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
35.9
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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22:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
11h 10min
08:40
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
35.9
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
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23:59
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
11h 46min
10:45
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
from
35.9
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 25. Oct
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21:00
İstanbul Avrupa
9h 0min
06:00
Sofia
from
46.99
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 31. Oct
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Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Sofia route
There are 5 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 9 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Istanbul or Sofia coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:Adult ticket: £17 (One-Way) or £34 (Return).
Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Istanbul to Sofia. The average rating is 9.4. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Istanbul, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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