There are 5 ways to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)IST - SOF
2h 43m$113–273Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
15h 34m$16–25Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
9h$18–45Drive 541.6 km
- Drive from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia541.6 km
4h 51m$86–124Bus via Bayrampaşa
- Take the bus from Bayrampaşa to Sofia
10h 42m$17–45
Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia is to train which costs $15 - $25 and takes 15h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $110 - $280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Esenler Otogar and arriving at Sofia via Yenikapi and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
The distance between Esenler Coach Terminal and Sofia is 521 km. The road distance is 541.6 km.
The best way to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia, including transfers.
Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 9h, you could also train, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 15h 34m.
What companies run services between Esenler Coach Terminal, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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. Four other operators also service this route.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–240
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Bayrampaşa to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $17–21
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More Questions & Answers
Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia is 542 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Esenler Coach Terminal to Sofia.
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