Istanbul to Sofia

Istanbul to Sofia

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Best Options

 
$23
 
 
$203

Other Options

Istanbul to Sofia Schedule

Istanbul to Sofia Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Pegasus Airlines Economy 00:15 - 11:40TRY 3,751
Air Serbia Economy #JU80705:00 - 05:40$ 228.10
Turkish Airlines Economy #TK102707:30 - 08:40TRY 3,423
Turkish Airlines Economy 09:20 - 17:10TRY 4,706
Tarom Economy 11:40 - 09:35€ 241.74
Tarom Economy 13:55 - 19:15TRY 3,480
Emirates Economy 15:45 - 13:35TRY 23,352
Turkish Airlines Economy 16:50 - 15:20€ 230.53
Huntur Standard 2X2 18:00 - 03:00€ 27.61
Luks Yonca Seyahat Standard 2X2 20:01 - 01:16€ 23.93
FlixBus Economy 22:00 - 07:00TRY 476

Transportation from Istanbul to Sofia

Facts about the transport from Istanbul to Sofia

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure7:25 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance556 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlpar Turizm, FlixBus, Huntur, Turkish Airlines

Istanbul to Sofia Destination Reviews

JS
Efficient journey. Driver needs to publicise WIFI password and keep passengers updated in English in regards to timings off toilet breaks. Comfortable seats but not tall enough for tall people. Hurt my neck sleeping. Overall quite satisfied. However the timing is bad. Would prefer to set off later and not arrive at such an awkward hour when nothing is open.
Bus Standard 2X2, Alpar Turizm, Aug 13, 2022
ML
The staff at the Ticket Counter attended to my questions well. I asked for place to keep my luggage, place to sleep. Lobby upstairs was provided, water to drink, massage chair, WCs. Bus was on time. Two bus drivers provided, 2 seats by rows. Beverage to choose from, small water and biscuit provided. Every 3 hours was Toilet breaks and overnight bus was better. Less queue at both sides of Immigrations. We arrived at 4.30am due to less traffic and low season mid May 2022, just after pandemic.
Bus Standard 2X2, Alpar Turizm, May 24, 2022
LS
Incredible journey. Although it took took long at the border (the trip was extended by 2 hours), the staff was very kind, very helpful and cheery the entire time. Will definitely be using Lux Perla again!
Bus Standard 2X1, Lux Perla, Jan 20, 2022
GG
2 hours late in Sofia. Driver very slowly
Bus Standard 2X1, Lux Perla, Jan 9, 2022
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How to get from Istanbul to Sofia

Travelling between Istanbul and Sofia is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 202.12 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.96.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sofia?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Istanbul and Sofia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Istanbul and Sofia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Sofia.

How much does it cost to get from Istanbul to Sofia?

Travelling between Istanbul and Sofia can be as cheap as USD 22.96 if you opt for a Huntur bus and as expensive as USD 202.12 if you buy a Turkish Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Istanbul and Sofia ?

  • 3 from Istanbul to Sofia starting from 07:25 Istanbul New Airport until 19:10 Istanbul New Airport
  • 3 from Istanbul to Sofia starting from 18:00 Istanbul Central Bus Station until 22:00 Istanbul Central Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Istanbul to Sofia.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Istanbul to Sofia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 114.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Istanbul and Sofia

Turkish Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Istanbul to Sofia overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Istanbul and Sofia

Alpar Turizm, FlixBus, Huntur

What is the most popular transport to get from Istanbul to Sofia?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus