Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 433.03 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.88.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 31 hours to travel between Sofia Central Bus Station and Istanbul depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sofia Central Bus Station and Istanbul. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h 55m to reach Istanbul.

Travelling between Sofia Central Bus Station and Istanbul can be as cheap as USD 14.88 if you opt for a Lux Perla bus and as expensive as USD 433.03 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.

• 2 from Sofia to Istanbul starting from 06:10 Sofia Airport until 22:25 Sofia Airport
• 1 from Sofia to Istanbul starting from 10:00 Sofia Serdica Bus Station until 22:45 Sofia Serdica Bus Station

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sofia to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 86.87.

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 Sofia and Istanbul

Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Sofia to Istanbul 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 Sofia and Istanbul

Huntur, Lux Perla

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route