Route at a glance
- Operators
- 18
- Tickets from
- €26.58
- Price range
- €26.58 – €65.07
- Fastest journey
- 6 h 40 min
- Typical journey time
- 9 h
- Departures per day
- about 16.4
- Direct connections
- Available
- Transport modes
- Bus
Based on connections observed in the last 90 days.
Operators on this route
| Operator | from price | from duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arda Tur | from €26.58 | from 8 h |
| Metro Turizm | from €37.21 | from 8 h |
| Kamil Koç | from €32.99 | from 8 h |
| Racic Eurobus BG | from €34.00 | from 9 h |
| Huntur Turizm | from €27.00 | from 8 h 54 min |
| Alpar Turizm | from €29.54 | from 8 h |
| MyBus Sofia | from €28.00 | from 8 h |
| Panoramatrans | from €30.00 | from 8 h |
| Ulusoy Yurtdışı | from €28.35 | from 8 h |
| FlixBus | from €53.71 | from 11 h 15 min |
| Lüks İstanbul | from €26.65 | from 6 h 40 min |
| Lüks Yonca Turizm | from €29.84 | from 7 h 5 min |
| Huntur | from €27.00 | from 8 h 54 min |
| Arda Tur New | from €37.64 | from 9 h |
| KAMİL KOÇ OTOBÜSLERİ A.Ş. | from €37.99 | from 8 h 30 min |
| MyBus Sofia Ltd. | from €28.00 | from 8 h |
| My Bus | from €30.11 | from 8 h |
| Panorama Trans | from €30.00 | from 8 h |
Stations
Departure stations – София
- Sofia Serdica Bus Stop (Bus Station)
- Sofya Central Bus Station (Bus Station)
- Sofia
Arrival stations – Истанбул
- Esenler Otogarı (Bus Station)
- Istanbul
- İstanbul Esenler
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from София to Истанбул?
Connections from София to Истанбул take between 6 h 40 min and 11 h 30 min, depending on the operator and the number of stops.
How much is a bus ticket from София to Истанбул?
Tickets from София to Истанбул start at €26.58 and we have seen fares up to €65.07. Prices are shown in euro and vary by operator and travel date.
Which bus companies operate from София to Истанбул?
The following operators serve the route from София to Истанбул: Arda Tur, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç, Racic Eurobus BG, Huntur Turizm, Alpar Turizm, MyBus Sofia, Panoramatrans, Ulusoy Yurtdışı, FlixBus, Lüks İstanbul, Lüks Yonca Turizm, Huntur, Arda Tur New, KAMİL KOÇ OTOBÜSLERİ A.Ş., MyBus Sofia Ltd., My Bus and Panorama Trans.
How often do buses run from София to Истанбул?
We currently see about 16.4 departures per day from София to Истанбул, based on the connections in our database.
Are there direct buses from София to Истанбул?
Yes, direct connections from София to Истанбул are available.
Where can I buy bus tickets from София to Истанбул online?
On TravelCoon you can compare and book tickets online from providers such as Arda Tur, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç, Racic Eurobus BG, Huntur Turizm, Alpar Turizm, MyBus Sofia and Panoramatrans. Start a live search for your travel date to see current availability and prices.
Which stations are used between София and Истанбул?
Departures in София are usually from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop (Bus Station), Sofya Central Bus Station (Bus Station) and Sofia; arrivals in Истанбул are at Esenler Otogarı (Bus Station), Istanbul and İstanbul Esenler.