The route at a glance
- Operators
- 19
- Tickets from
- €25.00
- Price range
- €25.00 – €257.31
- Fastest connection
- 15 min
- Typical journey time
- 9 h
- Departures per day
- about 22
- Direct connections
- Available
- Transport modes
- Bus
Based on connections recorded in the last 90 days.
Operators on this route
Stops
Departure stops – Istanbul
- Esenler Otogarı (Bus Station)
- İstanbul
- Istanbul Esenler Otogari
Arrival stops – Sofia
- Sofia Serdica Bus Stop (Bus Station)
- Sofia
- Sofya Central Bus Station (Bus Station)
Frequently asked questions
How long does the bus from Istanbul to Sofia take?
Connections from Istanbul to Sofia take between 15 min and 11 h 30 min, depending on the operator and number of stops.
How much does a bus ticket from Istanbul to Sofia cost?
Tickets from Istanbul to Sofia start at €25.00; observed prices go up to €257.31. Prices are shown in euros and vary by operator and travel date.
Which operators run from Istanbul to Sofia?
The following operators serve the route from Istanbul to Sofia: Arda Tur, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç, Racic Eurobus BG, Huntur Turizm, Alpar Turizm, Citylines, MyBus, Panoramatrans, Arda-Tur (Арда-Тур), Ulus Expres Istanbul, FlixBus, Havalines, Havalines BG, ATUR, Ulusoy Yurtdışı, Lüks İstanbul, Huntur (Хунтур) and HUNT.
How often do buses run from Istanbul to Sofia?
We currently record about 22 departures per day from Istanbul to Sofia, based on the connections in our database.
Are there direct buses from Istanbul to Sofia?
Yes, direct connections from Istanbul to Sofia are available.
Where can I buy bus tickets from Istanbul to Sofia online?
On TravelCoon you can compare and book tickets from operators such as Arda Tur, Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç, Racic Eurobus BG, Huntur Turizm, Alpar Turizm, Citylines and MyBus online. Start a live search for your travel date to see current availability and prices.
Which stops are used between Istanbul and Sofia?
Departures in Istanbul usually leave from Esenler Otogarı (Bus Station), İstanbul and Istanbul Esenler Otogari; arrival in Sofia is at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop (Bus Station), Sofia and Sofya Central Bus Station (Bus Station).