The average bus between Sofia and Istanbul takes 7h 49m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Sofia 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 Sofia and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sofia 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 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sofia 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 Sofia station and arriving at Istanbul station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 7h 49m.
Sofia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Book your Sofia to Istanbul bus tickets online with Kamil Koc and Luks Yonca.
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 502 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Kamil Koc operates a bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₺750–1,100 and the journey takes 8h. Six other operators also service this route.
