How much does the ticket from Istanbul to Sofia cost?

Tickets start from €25.00 one way. The final price depends on the date, carrier, and availability.

Bus from Istanbul to Sofia

Q: Which carriers travel from Istanbul to Sofia?

Citylines, Arda-Tur, and Huntur. Citylines departs from Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari and arrives at Sofia Bus Station Serdika. Arda-Tur departs from Istanbul Esenler Otogari and arrives at Bus Station Serdika (also serves other stops: Istanbul Esenler Otogari – Sofia Bus Station Serdika; Istanbul Esenler Otogari – Bus Stop Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport). Huntur departs from Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari and arrives at Sofia Bus Station Serdika.

Q: How many departures per day are there?

The schedule includes up to 8 departures per day. The days on which each departure operates are indicated in the table.

Q: Where does the bus depart from in Istanbul?

The main boarding stop is Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari. The stops for each carrier are listed above the schedule.

Q: Where does the bus arrive in Sofia?

The main drop-off stop is Sofia Bus Station Serdika.

Bus tickets from Istanbul to Sofia from €25.00. 3 carriers, up to 8 departures per day.

09:00

Istanbul Büyük Otogari

— 10h 0m —

18:00

Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Direct

from €44.00

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10:30

Istanbul Esenler Otogari

— 8h 35m —

18:05

Sofia Serdika Bus Station

Direct

from €31.00

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12:00

Istanbul Büyük Otogari

— 10h 0m —

21:00

Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Direct

from €44.00

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Travel Details

The most important information about this journey at a glance.

€25.00

From, one way

from 8 hrs 35 mins to 10 hrs 46 mins

Travel Time

8

Departures per Day

≈ 504 km

Distance

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Schedule Istanbul → Sofia

Planned departures. Times are local for each stop.

Citylines

Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari → Sofia Bus Station Serdika

Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days
09:00	18:00	10 hr	Every day
12:00	21:00	10 hr	Every day
18:00	02:00	9 hr	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
23:00	08:00	10 hr	Every day

Arda-Tur

Istanbul Esenler Otogari → Bus Station Serdika

Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days
10:30	18:05	8 hr 35 min	Every day
23:30	07:40	9 hr 10 min	Every day
23:59	09:45	10 hr 46 min	Every day

Huntur

Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari → Sofia Bus Station Serdika

Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days
18:00	03:00	10 hr	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Boarding and Drop-off

Find out exactly where the bus departs from and where it arrives.

Departure: Istanbul

Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı, 34035

Other stops in this city

Atatürk Cultural Center (Taksim), Taksim Square, 34437
Istanbul Esenler Otogari, Esenler Otogarı, 34035
Istanbul Fatih/S. Ahmet Ispark, İmran Öktem Cd. 4, 34440
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Sabiha Gökçen Havaalanı, 34906
Istanbul Hotel Montenegro, Koska Cd., 34130
Istanbul Central Bus Station, Esenler Otogari Otoparki 93, 34035
Istanbul Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasha Cd., Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasha Cd. 4, 34130
Istanbul Yavuz Selim Caddesi, Yavuz Selim Caddesi no 20, 34220
Istanbul Esenler Bus Station Peron 149, Esenler Otogarı, 34035
Istanbul Aksaray Kucuk Langa, Aksaray Küçük Langa Cd 69, 34096

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Arrival: Sofia

Sofia Bus Station Serdika
Mariya Luiza, predgarov ploshtad Blvd, 1202

Other stops in this city

Sofia Central Bus Station, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202
Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 102, 1202
Bus Stop Terminal 1 at Sofia Airport, Departure Terminal 1, 1528
Sofia Monument of Vasil Levski (Slovak Embassy), Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9, 1000
Bus Stop Terminal 2 at Sofia Airport, Arrival Terminal, 1592
Sofia Bus Station and West Bus Station, bulevard Ovcha kupel 1, 1618
Bus Station Serdika, bul. Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102, 1202
Sofia Bus and Coach Station Poduyane, ul. Levski Vekoven 4, 1517
Sofia Airport, bul. Bruksel
Sofia Vasil Levski Stadium, General Gurko St 76A, 1142
Sofia Serdica, bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 102, 1202
Golden Bridges (Sofia), Unnamed Road, 1616
Sofia Maria Luiza, Knyaginya Maria Luiza, 1000
Sofia Aleko Hut, Buinovska Gorge, 1444
Sofia Botevgradsko shosse, Botevgradsko shosse 525, 1517

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What to See in Sofia

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. Here are three places worth including in your trip.

Катедралата „Св. Александър Невски“ в София

St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Bulgarian Orthodox cathedral in Neo-Byzantine style, the cathedral church of the Bulgarian Patriarch. One of the largest Christian churches in the world by volume and a symbol of Sofia.

Boyana Church

Medieval Bulgarian church in the Boyana district, at the foot of Vitosha. It is one of Bulgaria's cultural symbols and was included in the World Heritage List in 1979.

Vitosha

Mountain in Western Bulgaria, above Sofia. Its highest point is Cherni Vrah, and it is the fourth highest mountain in the country after Rila, Pirin, and Stara Planina.

Frequently Asked Questions: Istanbul → Sofia

Answers to the most common questions from passengers about this route.

How long does the journey from Istanbul to Sofia take?

According to the schedule, the journey is from 8 hr 35 min to 10 hr 46 min. The exact time depends on the carrier and the day.

How much is the ticket from Istanbul to Sofia?

Which carriers travel from Istanbul to Sofia?

How many departures per day are there?

Where does the bus depart from in Istanbul?

Where does the bus arrive in Sofia?

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