- Distance: 562.3 km
- Duration: 8h 29m
The average bus between Bulgaria and Istanbul takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 8h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bulgaria to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bulgaria and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bulgaria is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 7:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bulgaria to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bulgaria station and arriving at Istanbul station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 8h 29m.
Bulgaria to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Bulgaria to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Book your Bulgaria to Istanbul bus tickets online with FlixBus and Huntur.
The distance between Bulgaria and Istanbul is 337.3 km. The road distance is 562 km.
Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,300 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route.
