There are 8 ways to get from Pernik to Istanbul by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
8h 54m₺1,276–1,346Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
14h 21m₺752–3,891Drive 573.3 km
- Drive from Pernik to Istanbul573.3 km
5h 25m₺3,830–5,532Train, fly to Istanbul
- Take the train from Pernik to Zaharna Fabrika
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
6h 3m₺4,796–12,668Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus N1999
9h 37m₺852–1,945Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
9h 37m₺1,302–1,645Train via Sofia
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkali493
17h 8m₺804–1,491Train, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take the train from Pernik to Zaharna Fabrika
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
6h 36m₺5,109–13,189
Pernik to Istanbul by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pernik to Istanbul is to train via Sofia which costs 800 ₺ - 1.500 ₺ and takes 17h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pernik to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Pernik to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Pernik and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pernik to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pernik and arriving at Yenikapi via Sofia and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.
The distance between Pernik and Istanbul is 596 km. The road distance is 573.3 km.
The best way to get from Pernik to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs 1.250 ₺ - 1.350 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Pernik to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pernik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.
Pernik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Pernik to Istanbul is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs 1.250 ₺ - 1.350 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Pernik, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
Luks Yonca operates a bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler once daily. Tickets cost ₺1,200 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Halkalı once daily. Tickets cost ₺650–3,660 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
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- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,400–11,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–3,660
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,031
- Single Room
- ₺3,660
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,786
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺13–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Pernik to Zaharna Fabrika
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺70–150
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺75–110
- 1st Class
- ₺70–150
Train from Sofia to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,300
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺700–1,000
- 1st Class
- ₺900–1,300
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,500
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
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More Questions & Answers
Pernik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Istanbul is 1h ahead of Pernik. It is currently 5:18 PM in Pernik and 6:18 PM in Istanbul.
Pernik to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pernik to Istanbul is 573 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Pernik to Istanbul.
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