How to get from Sofia to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Sofia to Istanbul is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Distance | 311 miles (501 km) |
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Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
Ticket price range | $30 - $112 |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $30 (€26) • 6 h 59 min |
Fastest mode | Flight • $112 (€98) • 1 h 30 min |
Popular travel companies | Arda Tur or Turkish Airlines |
Take a bus or flight to travel 311 miles (501 km) to Istanbul from Sofia. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Arda Tur or Turkish Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Sofia to Istanbul.
Travel between Sofia and Istanbul on FlixBus, Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Turkish Airlines is Turkey’s leading airline and you can choose between EcoFly, ExtraFly, PrimeFly, Business Ticket for your next travel to Istanbul from Sofia.
There are 2 travel options from Sofia to Istanbul: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Sofia is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sofia to Istanbul:
Taking a bus costs $83 (€72) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $112 (€98) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Sofia to Istanbul is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Istanbul that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 59 min.
The distance from Sofia to Istanbul is approximately 311 miles (501 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Istanbul is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Sofia and Istanbul as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Sofia to Istanbul:
The following travel companies offer services from Sofia to Istanbul:
Yes, there are direct routes from Sofia to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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