Which bus from Istanbul to Sofia is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Istanbul to Sofia. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Arda Tur, Citylines or Metro Turizm. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 23:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 9h 0m | 09:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 17:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £35 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 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 | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 23:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 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 | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Metro Turizm | 13h 0m | 20:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 08:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 20:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 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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| Huntur | 10h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 8h 30m | 11:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 18:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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| Citylines | 10h 0m | 09:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 18:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £33 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 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 | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 23:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 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 | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £28 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 9h 0m | 23:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 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 | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 03:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £25 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Citylines | 9h 0m | 18:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 02:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £26 |
A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 18:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Alpar Turizm | 10h 0m | 21:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | 06:00 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Alpar Turizm goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 06:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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| Arda Tur | 9h 10m | 23:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 07:40 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £27 |
A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 23:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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| Kamil Koc | 8h 30m | 11:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | 18:30 | Sofia | Central Coach Station | Economy | £29 |
A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Istanbul to Sofia is £18 on 24/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Istanbul and Sofia?
All facts for Istanbul to Sofia bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel daily 24 times by bus from Istanbul to Sofia in one click. Book your Istanbul to Sofia bus ticket starting from £18!
| Cheapest Bus | £18 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 09:00 |
| Latest Coach | 23:59 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 24 Ø |
| Distance | 504.7 km |
| Coach Companies | Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Turizm, Metro Bulgaria, Kamil Koc, Alpar Turizm, Huntur and Panorama Trans |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Sofia?
Every day, 24 buses from 8 coach companies leave Istanbul for Sofia. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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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 coach 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 coaches from Istanbul to Sofia are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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Metro Bulgaria from Istanbul to Sofia
Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Bulgaria bus route Istanbul to Sofia:
| Cheapest Price | £34 |
| Fastest Coach | 9h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 09:00 |
| Last Coach | 23:00 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
Huntur from Istanbul to Sofia
Here you will find the key facts about the Huntur bus route Istanbul to Sofia:
| Cheapest Price | £25 |
| Fastest Coach | 8h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 18:00 |
| Last Coach | 18:00 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
Arda Tur from Istanbul to Sofia
Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Sofia:
| Cheapest Price | £27 |
| Fastest Coach | 8h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 14:30 |
| Last Coach | 23:59 |
| Daily Connections | 7 Ø |
| Found on | 04/12/2025 |
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All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Sofia
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Sofia
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The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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