Istanbul to Sofia by bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Sofia by bus takes about 7h 55m, run by ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m. The bus is still the cheapest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busIstanbul → Sofia
ArdaTur
bus or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus | €27 | 7h 55m | direct |
| flight | €79 | 1h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Sofia by bus: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Sofia take by bus?
About 7h 55m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Sofia?
The best price in our latest check was €27. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Sofia?
ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 15m. The bus wins on price.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 8h 30mfrom €38Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
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