The average bus between Istanbul and Sofia takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 7h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Istanbul to Sofia. 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 4 times a day between Istanbul and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Istanbul is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Sofia at 8:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Istanbul to Sofia? 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 Istanbul station and arriving at Sofia station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 8h 13m.
Istanbul to Sofia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Istanbul to Sofia bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Book your Istanbul to Sofia bus tickets online with Alpar Turizm, Luks Yonca and Kamil Koc.
The distance between Istanbul and Sofia is 502 km. The road distance is 563 km.
Citylines operates a bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 9h. Six other operators also service this route.
