How to travel from Sofia to Istanbul
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4.6Travel Information from Sofia to Istanbul
 Distance | 311 miles (501 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $32 - $44 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€29) • 6 h 59 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $44 (€40) • 1 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | Arda Tur or Turkish Airlines |
Travel 311 miles (501 km) by bus or flight from Sofia to Istanbul. 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.
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How to get from Sofia to Istanbul by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Istanbul is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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All travel companies: Airlines and Bus 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.
FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Istanbul
There are 2 options to travel from Sofia to Istanbul including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Istanbul from Sofia is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€29).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sofia to Istanbul:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Sofia and Istanbul is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 59 min of travel time.
The Sofia to Istanbul distance is around 311 miles (501 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Istanbul is:
- 6 buses a day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Sofia to 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 from Sofia to Istanbul:
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Flights most often depart from Sofia at Sofia Airport and arrive in Istanbul at Istanbul Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sofia to Istanbul:
- You can travel to Istanbul from Sofia by bus with Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus, FlixBus, Citylines or Alpar Turizm. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $32 (€29) with FlixBus from Sofia to Istanbul.
- You can take a flight from Sofia to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines or Air Serbia. Cheap tickets can be found for $44 (€40) with Pegasus Airlines from Sofia to Istanbul.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct buses per day with Arda Tur, City Lines, Infobus, FlixBus, Citylines or Alpar Turizm.
- 3 direct flights per day with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus Airlines.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Istanbul as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Istanbul from Sofia.
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