From Istanbul to Sofia by train, bus and carpooling
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| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Today34 € | 2334 € |
| 2434 € | 2530 €The cheapest | 2669 € | 2734 € | 2834 € | 2934 € | 3034 € |
| 3134 € | 134 € | 234 € | 334 € | 434 € | 534 € | 669 € |
The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Istanbul to Sofia is on Tuesday 25 August 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!
Trip info
| 🚌 Bus | 🚗 Carpooling | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | 30€ - 293€ | 14€ - 14€ |
| Duration | 8h00 - 12h05 | 6h50 - 6h50 |
| Itinerary | Direct | Direct |
| Departure station | Istanbul Büyük Otogari | |
| Arrival station | Sofia Central Bus Station | |
| Companies | Citylines, FlixBus | Blablacar |
| First trip | 18h18 | 20h17 |
| Last trip | 21h34 | 20h17 |
| Number of daily trips | 3 | 1 |
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I emit 98.65% less CO2
If you travel by train from Istanbul to Sofia, you will emit 1.46kg of CO2 on your own. The good side is that it's always less than taking a plane or your own vehicle. That's why we encourage you to opt for public transportation as much as possible Istanbul Sofia. PS: You can compare CO2 emissions with our tool at the top of this page!
Istanbul Sofia by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules
For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Istanbul Sofia, you have choices!
A ticket from bus Citylines, bus FlixBus, and carpooling Blablacar Istanbul Sofia, the field of possibilities is open to you!
Obviously, ticket prices will vary. Because you will have the chance to travel in just 0h between Istanbul and Sofia.
In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Istanbul to Sofia despite being 497 kilometers apart.
Great news! Your trip Istanbul Sofia by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.
In other words, you can book your direct from Istanbul to Sofia right now!
Book your from Istanbul to Sofia ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 14 € .
There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 6h50, it's a bargain to seize!
But if you want to be sure to book your ticket at the best time, to get the best price, use our comparator just above!
It will tell you how many days in advance you should book to get the best price. Handy ;)
How to travel from Istanbul to Sofia with Tictactrip
From Istanbul to Sofia by bus 🚌
A journey direct Istanbul Sofia has a price that normally varies between 30€ and 293€.
The travel duration may also vary from 8h00 to 12h05.
On average, for this journey, a one-way ticket will cost you 71€.
The average duration for a direct Istanbul Sofia journey is 10h18.
The first of these journeys departs every day at 18h18.
If you prefer to leave later, you can still take a bus from Istanbul to Sofia at 21h34.
This journey Istanbul Sofia is offered by the companies Citylines and FlixBus. It departs from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arrives at Sofia Central Bus Station.
It also serves stations Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Plovdiv Hristo Botev, and Sofia Central Bus Station. Generally, there is every day 3 buses Istanbul Sofia.
From Istanbul to Sofia by train 🚄
Unfortunately, our train companies do not operate Istanbul Sofia trips by train. But don't worry, you can still find the best prices with our other means of transportation
