There are 5 ways to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)SAW - SOF
2h 13m$99–207Train
cheapest- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
16h 27m$16–25Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
9h 48m$28Drive 593.4 km
- Drive from Pendik (Region) to Sofia593.4 km
5h 19m$94–135Bus via Kemalpaşa
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
12h 10m$37–45
Pendik (Region) to Sofia by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to train which costs $15 - $26 and takes 16h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $95 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Pendik (Region) to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Harmandere and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via İstanbul Dudullu and Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Pendik (Region) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport and arriving at Sofia via Ayrilikcesme and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between Pendik (Region) and Sofia is 545 km. The road distance is 593.4 km.
The best way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $28 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia, including transfers.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.
The best way to get from Pendik (Region) to Sofia is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $29 and takes 9h 48m, you could also train, which costs $15 - $26 and takes 16h 27m.
What companies run services between Pendik (Region), Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Pegasus Airlines flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- 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
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- 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
- +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
- $29–33
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
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More Questions & Answers
Pendik (Region) to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia is 1h behind Pendik (Region). It is currently 6:39 AM in Pendik (Region) and 5:39 AM in Sofia.
Pendik (Region) to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pendik (Region) to Sofia is 593 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Pendik (Region) to Sofia.
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