Buses from Sofia to Istanbul
🚌 Starting from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza, a direct bus to Istanbul Esenler Otogari operates four times a day, taking approximately 9 hours to reach the destination. Citylines is the operator for this route. 🛣️ The journey from Sofia to Istanbul covers a distance of 502 km, with one transfer along the way. Passengers can expect a comfortable ride on buses operated by Arda Tur, making stops in Bursa and Haskovo before reaching Istanbul. 🌍 Travelers can also choose alternative routes with varying durations and distances between Sofia and Istanbul, provided by different bus operators like Union Ivkoni and FlixBus.
