Istanbul to Sofia by train + bus
This route from Istanbul to Sofia is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 20h 30m in total, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Dımıtrovgrad
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busDımıtrovgrad → Sofia
ArdaTur
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €96 | 20h 30m | 1 transfer |
| 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 train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Sofia take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 20h 30m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Sofia?
The best price in our latest check was €96. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Sofia?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 15m. It is cheaper too, at €79.
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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