Sofia to Istanbul Bus and Coach
Sofia to Istanbul
Istanbul to Sofia
Sofia to Istanbul Route Overview
Sofia to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Turkey.There are up to 20 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 10:00h, arriving at Istanbul at 18:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 08:50h the following day.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Sofia to Istanbul:
13:30
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
10h 15min
23:45
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
35.9
HRK
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10:00
Sofia
8h 30min
18:30
İstanbul Avrupa
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30.99
HRK
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13:30
Sofia
8h 30min
22:00
Istanbul
from
30
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19:00
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
10h 15min
05:15
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
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35.9
HRK
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22:30
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
8h 30min
07:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
from
30
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Traveling by coach from Sofia to Istanbul
The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 341 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 07:59h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:15h. 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 Istanbul earlier, there
are 20 overnight coaches from Sofia to Istanbul.
The overnight coaches depart between 19:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 04:05 and 09:45
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 05:51, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
19:00
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
10h 15min
05:15
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
35.9
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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22:30
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
8h 30min
07:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
from
30
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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23:59
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
8h 51min
08:50
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
35.9
HRK
M-ticket
Best offer on 14. Apr
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22:00
Sofia
8h 0min
06:00
İstanbul Avrupa
from
30.99
HRK
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19:00
Sofia
9h 5min
04:05
Istanbul
from
30
HRK
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Bus companies operating the Sofia to Istanbul route
There are 4 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 Sofia or Istanbul 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: £26 (One-Way) or £52 (Return).
Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Istanbul. The average rating is 7.7. You can read the reviews below.
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Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Sofia, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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