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Sofia to Istanbul Route Summary

Sofia to Istanbul bus is a popular way of travelling between Bulgaria and Turkey.There are up to 20 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia bus station at 10:00h, arriving at Istanbul bus station at 18:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 08:50h the following day.
Departure station and country SofiaBulgaria
Arrival station and country IstanbulTurkey
Travel Distance 548 km
Average Trip Duration 09h 07min
Total Departures 20
Popular Operators Arda - Tur, FlixBus
Lowest Price €30
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Sofia and Istanbul by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 548 km. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 has a travel time of 07:59h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 20 night buses from Sofia to Istanbul. The overnight buses depart between 19:00 and 23:59 and arrive between 04:05 and 09:45 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:51, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Sofia to Istanbul route

There is a total of 4 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 9 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

7.1 FlixBus
8.1 Huntur
Luks Yonca

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Sofia or Istanbul bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Sofia
You can see information about the departure station and stops Sofia here.
Istanbul
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €30 (One-Way) or €60 (Return).

Travel reviews for Sofia to Istanbul bus

Over 9 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Sofia to Istanbul. The average rating is 7.7. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
10
by ANDREI
9.38
by MANUEL
8.13
by ANONYMOUS
8.13
by JEYSON
9.38
by MARCELO
10
by ANONYMOUS
8.75
by FADHIL
10
by ANONYMOUS
10
by IRFAN

by ANDREI

Andrei

The trip was perfect

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

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Read all reviews here


Other popular destinations from Istanbul

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 548 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 09:07 hours.

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €30.

The average number of daily departures is 20. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Sofia to Istanbul by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 10:00 and the latest is at 23:59.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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