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How to get from
Sofia to Istanbul

Sofia to Istanbul Trip Overview

Distance497 km (310.6 miles)
Price range$33-$43
Ride Duration Range7h 30m-10h 15m
Earliest Departure07:00
Latest Departure20:30

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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Taking a bus from Sofia to Istanbul

Fastest bus: 7h 30m

Cheapest bus: $33

The fastest: 7h 30m

The cheapest: $33

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

Charger

A/C

WC

Wifi

TV

Wheelchair accessibility

Pets allowed

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

A beautiful view from within central Istanbul

About the ride from Sofia to Istanbul

Sofia to Istanbul Route Information

The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 311 miles, or approximately 497 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Sofia to Istanbul, including bus,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 07:00 and has a duration of 9 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Sofia to Istanbul by bus

  • Starting Price: $33
  • 20 departures a day, or 140 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard and Economy.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Sofia to Istanbul by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

    Companies Operating from Sofia to Istanbul

    Average time

    8h 30m - 9h

    Average price

    $43

    (1)

    Average time

    7h 30m - 8h 30m

    Average price

    $41

    Average time

    9h

    Average price

    $40

    Average time

    8h 55m - 10h 15m

    Average price

    $33

    Popular stations and stops in Sofia and Istanbul

    Departure stations in Sofia

    Sofia Central Bus Station

    Sofia Serdica Bus Station

    Sofia Serdica Bus Station

    Sofia Airport

    Arrival stations in Istanbul

    Istanbul Büyük Otogari

    Istanbul Central Bus Station

    Istanbul New Airport

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