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There are 7 ways to get from Lozenets to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane SOF - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    5h 7m
    ₺4,930–11,550

  2. Bus via James Bourchier

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    9h 10m
    ₺778–1,928

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    9h 8m
    ₺1,228–1,928

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    13h 37m
    ₺807–4,173

  5. Drive 546.4 km

    1. Drive from Lozenets to Istanbulcar car 546.4 km
    4h 57m
    ₺4,089–5,906

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane SOF - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    5h 9m
    ₺6,228–13,859

  7. Fly to Burgas Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane SOF - BOJ
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    9h
    ₺5,216–11,276

Lozenets to Istanbul by subway and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Lozenets, Sofia-grad, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,400 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺750–4,089 and the journey takes 11h 49m.

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