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There are 8 ways to get from Istanbul to German by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Централна Гара

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 38m
    $27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    9h 37m
    $13–43

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    16h 20m
    $15–24

  4. Drive 539.9 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Germancar car 539.9 km
    4h 50m
    $85–123

  5. Metro to Istanbul, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane IST - SOF
    3. Take the train from Умбал Св. Анна to село Германtrain train
    5h 13m

  6. Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    9h 52m
    $27–32

  7. Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane SAW - SOF
    5h 34m

  8. Bus to Burgas Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BOJ - SOF
    8h 32m
    $91–187

Istanbul to German by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and German, Bulgaria?

Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $14–23 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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