Sofia to Istanbul Bus
Sofia to Istanbul
Istanbul to Sofia
Sofia to Istanbul Route Summary
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 bus station at 10:00h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 18:30h the same day. While 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 bus departures from Sofia to Istanbul:
13:30
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
10h 15min
23:45
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
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35.9
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10:00
Sofia
8h 30min
18:30
İstanbul Avrupa
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30.99
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13:30
Sofia
8h 30min
22:00
Istanbul
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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
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30
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Getting from Sofia and Istanbul by bus
The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 548 km. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there
are 20 night buses from Sofia to Istanbul.
The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 04:05 and 09:45
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:51, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
19:00
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
10h 15min
05:15
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
35.9
HRK
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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
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23:59
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
8h 51min
08:50
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
from
35.9
HRK
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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 is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 9 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Sofia or Istanbul bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: €30 (One-Way) or €60 (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 users' review of the bus company below.
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Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Sofia, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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