There are 7 ways to get from Pernik to Istanbul by bus, train, car, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
8h 39m₺1,271–1,347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
14h 6m₺747–4,092Drive 573 km
- Drive from Pernik to Istanbulcar 573 km
5h 25m₺4,023–5,811Line 5612 train, subway, fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Take the train from Pernik to Gorna banya spirkatrain
- Take the subway from Горна Баня to Орлов мостsubway
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
5h 55mBus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
9h 37m₺1,807–3,753Bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
9h 39m₺821–1,947Line 5612 train, subway, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro, train
- Take the train from Pernik to Gorna banya spirkatrain
- Take the subway from Горна Баня to Орлов мостsubway
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapitrain
5h 58m
Pernik to Istanbul by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pernik to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.250 ₺ - 1.350 ₺ and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pernik to Istanbul is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Pernik to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Pernik and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via Sofia Serdica Bus Station. 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 6m.
The distance between Pernik and Istanbul is 592 km. The road distance is 573 km.
The best way to get from Pernik to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs 1.250 ₺ - 1.350 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Pernik to Istanbul, including transfers.
Pernik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus 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 39m and costs 1.250 ₺ - 1.350 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 4.100 ₺ and takes 14h 6m.
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 ₺650–3,839 and the journey takes 11h 49m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,500–9,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–11,000
- 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
- ₺650–3,839
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,131
- Single Room
- ₺3,839
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,873
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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 Gorna banya spirka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺50–140
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺70–100
- 1st Class
- ₺50–140
- Phone
- 0700 13 233
- office@sofiatraffic.bg
- Website
- sofiatraffic.bg
Subway from Горна Баня to Орлов мост
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- sofiatraffic.bg
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- 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
- luksyonca.com.tr
- 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
- ₺1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–3,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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/?l=EN
- 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
- ₺2,000–3,200
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Pernik to Istanbul bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
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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