Compare all timetables for the bus from Istanbul to Sofia
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 11:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 9h 0m | 9:00 AM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 5:00 PM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 11:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $33 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 13h 0m | 8:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 8:30 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $36 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/7/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $36 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $36 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 8h 30m | 11:00 AM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 6:30 PM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $33 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 11:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $33 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 11:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 11:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 2:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 6:00 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 3:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $34 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 9:00 PM | Istanbul | Otogar Bus Station | 6:00 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Basic | $35 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 11:30 PM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 7:40 AM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $36 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 8h 30m | 11:00 AM | Istanbul | Esenler Bus Station | 6:30 PM | Sofia | Central Bus Station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Sofia is $24 on 12/24/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Sofia
Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Sofia
Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel 24 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Sofia starting from $24!
| Cheapest Bus | $24 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:59 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 24 Ø |
| Distance | 313.7 miles |
| Bus Companies | Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Turizm, Metro Bulgaria, Kamil Koc, Alpar Turizm, Huntur and Panorama Trans |
Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Sofia
Every day, 24 buses from 8 bus companies leave Istanbul for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.
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How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Sofia
Book the ticket from Istanbul to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Istanbul to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Istanbul to Sofia are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Sofia
Kamil Koc from Istanbul to Sofia
Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Istanbul to Sofia:
| Cheapest Price | $38 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 11:00 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:00 PM |
| Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
| Found on | 12/4/2025 |
Arda Tur from Istanbul to Sofia
Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Sofia:
| Cheapest Price | $36 |
| Fastest Bus | 8h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:30 PM |
| Last Bus | 11:59 PM |
| Daily Connections | 7 Ø |
| Found on | 12/4/2025 |
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All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Sofia
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