What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria is to train which costs $16 - $25 and takes 15h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Yenikapı Sahil and arriving at Sofia via Istanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Serdika via Halkalı and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Turkey to Bulgaria?

The distance between Turkey and Bulgaria is 527 km. The road distance is 546.7 km.

How do I travel from Turkey to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $29.

How long does it take to get from Turkey to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Turkey to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Bulgaria bus from?

Turkey to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, depart from Istanbul Esenler station.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Bulgaria train from?

Turkey to Bulgaria train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Halkalı station.

Train or bus from Turkey to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Turkey to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $25 and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Turkey to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Turkey to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Luks Yonca, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h behind Turkey. It is currently 7:21 AM in Turkey and 6:21 AM in Bulgaria.

Where does the Turkey to Bulgaria train arrive?

Turkey to Bulgaria train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Bulgaria is 547 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Turkey to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2101+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Turkey to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Turkey to Bulgaria by train, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metro to Istanbul, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane IST - SOF
5h 5m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
15h 26m
$17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
8h 34m
$29
Drive 546.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Sofiacar 546.7 km
4h 57m
$87–125
Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SAW - SOF
5h 25m
Metro to Istanbul, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
5h 9m
Fly Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane IST - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 12m
$190–490
Bus via Esenler Otogar
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
10h 20m
$30–34

Istanbul (IST) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Turkey to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 527.5 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Turkey and Bulgaria?

Luks Yonca operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Halkalı to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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