From Sofia to Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling
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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Sofia to Istanbul is on Tuesday 18 August 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!
Trip info
| 🚌 Bus | 🚗 Carpooling | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | 52€ - 112€ | 17€ - 40€ |
| Duration | 9h50 - 16h10 | 5h20 - 6h00 |
| Itinerary | 1 stop at Plovdiv Hristo Botev, Sofia Central Bus Station, Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Istanbul Büyük Otogari | Direct |
| Departure station | Sofia Central Bus Station | |
| Arrival station | Istanbul Büyük Otogari | |
| Companies | Citylines | Blablacar |
| First trip | 15h11 | 15h12 |
| Last trip | 21h05 | 21h03 |
| Number of daily trips | 2 | 1 |
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You'll laugh at least 100% more
I emit 98.65% less CO2
If you travel by train from Sofia to Istanbul, 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 Sofia Istanbul. PS: You can compare CO2 emissions with our tool at the top of this page!
Sofia Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules
For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Sofia Istanbul, you have choices!
A ticket from bus Citylines, and carpooling Blablacar Sofia Istanbul, 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 Sofia and Istanbul.
In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Sofia to Istanbul despite being 497 kilometers apart.
Great news! Your trip Sofia Istanbul by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.
In other words, you can book your direct from Sofia to Istanbul right now!
Book your from Sofia to Istanbul ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 17 € .
There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 5h20, 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 Sofia to Istanbul with Tictactrip
From Sofia to Istanbul by bus 🚌
For a one-way Sofia Istanbul by bus, you have an direct Sofia Istanbul route with a price ranging from 52€ to 112€, and the travel duration for from Sofia to Istanbul is between 9h50 and 16h10. the company Citylines offers this journey. It initially departs from Sofia Central Bus Station and arrives at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. It also serves stations Plovdiv Hristo Botev, Sofia Central Bus Station, Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, and Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Your first option of the day is a bus Sofia Istanbul departing at 15h11 while the last one leaves at 21h05. The average booking price for an direct Sofia Istanbul ticket is 68€ for an average travel time of 13h02. Generally, there is every day 2 buses Sofia Istanbul.
From Sofia to Istanbul by train 🚄
Unfortunately, our train companies do not operate Sofia Istanbul trips by train. But don't worry, you can still find the best prices with our other means of transportation
