There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
7h 15m₺1,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
12h 38m₺680–3,696Drive 550 km
- Drive from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople550 km
5h 1m₺3,677–5,311Fly to Istanbul, taxi
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)SOF - IST
- Take the taxi from Istanbul (IST) to Walls of Constantinople
4h 33m₺4,925–12,725Train via Eminönü İskele
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkali493
15h 57m₺784–1,312Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)SOF - SAW
- Take the train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
5h₺5,035–13,041
Sofia to Walls of Constantinople by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople is to train via Eminönü İskele which costs 750 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 33m and costs 4.900 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Istanbul Esenler. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
The distance between Sofia and Walls of Constantinople is 561 km. The road distance is 550 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs 1.200 ₺.
The bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler takes 7h including transfers and departs once daily.
Sofia to Walls of Constantinople bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Walls of Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 650 ₺ - 3.700 ₺ and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Walls of Constantinople, 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 ₺650–3,647 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
- ₺650–3,647
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,024
- Single Room
- ₺3,647
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,780
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺10–16
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
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
- ₺700–1,100
- 1st Class
- ₺1,000–1,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,700
TOPRAK TAKSİ MİMAROBA
- Phone
- +90 552 738 05 05
- Website
- topraktaksi.business.site
Sahil Taxi
- Phone
- +90 212 881 42 40
Kaya Vip Travel
- Phone
- +905321200904
- Website
- kayaviptravel.com
Albatros Taksi
- Phone
- +902128816668
3E Transfer
- Phone
- +90 850 305 3008
- Website
- transfer3e.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Walls of Constantinople bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Istanbul Esenler station.
Sofia to Walls of Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Walls of Constantinople is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sofia to Walls of Constantinople.
There are 4486+ hotels available in Walls of Constantinople.