Istanbul to Sofia Bus
Istanbul to Sofia
Sofia to Istanbul
Istanbul to Sofia Route Summary
Istanbul to Sofia bus is a popular way of traveling between Turkey and Bulgaria. We found up to 25 bus departures, including 22 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul at 09:00h, arriving to Sofia at 17:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 09:45h the following day.
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Istanbul to Sofia:
09:00
İstanbul Avrupa
8h 30min
17:30
Sofia
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10:00
İstanbul Avrupa
9h 0min
19:00
Sofia
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29
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10:00
İstanbul Avrupa
8h 30min
18:30
Sofia
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29
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11:30
Istanbul
8h 30min
20:00
Sofia
from
20
HRK
Best offer on 19. Mar
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14:30
Istanbul
8h 0min
22:30
Sofia
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30
HRK
Best offer on 19. Mar
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Traveling by bus from Istanbul to Sofia
The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 548 km. The fastest bus which departs at 14:30 has a travel time of 08:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 12:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sofia earlier, there are 22 night buses from Istanbul to Sofia. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 03:00 and 09:45 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sofia:
18:00
Istanbul Büyük Otogari
9h 0min
03:00
Sofia Serdica Bus Station
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30
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22:30
Istanbul Esenler Otogari
9h 10min
07:40
Sofia Serdika Bus Station
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35.9
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Best offer on 21. Mar
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21:00
İstanbul Avrupa
9h 0min
06:00
Sofia
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29
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22:00
İstanbul Avrupa
9h 0min
07:00
Sofia
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ECO
FRIENDLY
from
29
HRK
Best offer on 31. Mar
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18:00
Istanbul
12h 0min
06:00
Sofia
from
39.7
HRK
Best offer on 30. Mar
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Bus companies
There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 9 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.
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Departure and arrival stations
If you're wanting more detailed information about either Istanbul or Sofia, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
Cheapest ticket prices
Adult ticket: €20 (One-Way) or €40 (Return).
Over 9 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Istanbul to Sofia. The average rating based on recent reviews is 9.4. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.
Other popular destinations from Istanbul
If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Istanbul, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Sofia
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Sofia, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Istanbul to Sofia Bus Summary
| Route Overview | Key Info |
|---|---|
| Departure Station | Istanbul |
| Destination Station | Sofia |
| Daily Departures | Over 25 bus departures , including more than 22 night buses. |
| Earliest Departures | 09:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:59 PM |
| Travel Distance | 548 km |
| Travel Time | 10:00 |
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