The train between Sofia and Istanbul takes 12h 34m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Sofia and Istanbul. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Istanbul station via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Sofia to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
The distance between Sofia and Istanbul is 502 km. The road distance is 538 km.
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺650–3,770 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
