Sofia to Istanbul bus
Cheap bus tickets from Sofia to Istanbul
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Bus schedule from Sofia to Istanbul
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Bus times from Sofia to Istanbul
Fastest Journey
8 h 30 m
Average
8 h 55 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
502 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Sofia for Istanbul every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Sofia to Istanbul
 | Distance | 311 miles (501 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 9 h |
 | Average bus ticket price | $25 (€23) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Brittany Ferries, Arda Tur, Karat-S, Eurolines Germany or Infobus |
Buses from Sofia to Istanbul cover the 311 miles (501 km) long journey taking on average 9 h with our travel partners like Brittany Ferries, Arda Tur, Karat-S, Eurolines Germany or Infobus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $25 (€23), but the average price of bus tickets is $25 (€23).
Travel Tips: Bus to Istanbul from Sofia
Travel by bus between Sofia, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Istanbul from Sofia restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Turkey from Sofia?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Istanbul, Turkey?
The government of Turkey has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 8/3/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus between Sofia and Istanbul closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Istanbul to Sofia is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Bulgaria from Turkey?
Reentry to Bulgaria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Bulgaria from Istanbul?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Sofia, Bulgaria?
The government of Bulgaria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 7/28/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Sofia from Istanbul here.
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