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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Constantinople
Composite routes from Sofia to Constantinople
Cheapest
5 h 15 min
Car
Other
5 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
5 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 85 м
85 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 180 km 402 м
180 km 402 м
Keep right onto Автомагистрала Марица and take А 4 toward Свиленград, Истанбул
Автомагистрала Марица, Свиленград, Истанбул, А 4, 112 km 178 м
112 km 178 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Марица and drive toward Turkey
Автомагистрала Марица, Turkey, 11 km 909 м
11 km 909 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale
Avrupa Otoyolu, Lalapaşa, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Çanakkale, 231 km 7 м
231 km 7 м
Keep right onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Avrupa Otoyolu, Bağcılar, Aksaray, Sultanahmet, Avrasya Tüneli, Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi, 1 km 569 м
1 km 569 м
Continue onto Avrupa Otoyolu and take O-3 toward Aksaray, Otogar
Avrupa Otoyolu, Aksaray, Otogar, O-3, 9 km 932 м
9 km 932 м
Keep right
1 km 987 м
1 km 987 м
Turn left
23 м
23 м
Turn right onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 222 м
222 м
Continue onto Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı
Adnan Menderes Vatan Bulvarı, 61 м
61 м
Turn left and drive toward Çevreyolu, Fatih Camii, Otopark, İstanbul Valiliği (Ek Hizmet Binası)
Çevreyolu, Fatih Camii, Otopark, İstanbul Valiliği (Ek Hizmet Binası), 1 km 652 м
1 km 652 м
Turn right onto Fevzipaşa Caddesi
Fevzipaşa Caddesi, 1 km 782 м
1 km 782 м
Keep left onto Saraçhane Kavşağı and drive toward Unkapanı, Eminönü, Taksim
Saraçhane Kavşağı, Unkapanı, Eminönü, Taksim, 1 km 934 м
1 km 934 м
Keep right onto Unkapanı Köprülü Kavşağı and drive toward Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Hilye-i Şerif ve Tesbih Müzesi (Hilye-i Şerif and Prayer Museum)
Unkapanı Köprülü Kavşağı, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Hilye-i Şerif ve Tesbih Müzesi (Hilye-i Şerif and Prayer Museum), 2 km 564 м
2 km 564 м
Keep right onto Ankara Caddesi
Ankara Caddesi, 416 м
416 м
Continue onto Ankara Caddesi
Ankara Caddesi, 368 м
368 м
Turn left onto Alayköşkü Caddesi
Alayköşkü Caddesi, 60 м
60 м
Turn left onto Alemdar Caddesi
Alemdar Caddesi, 93 м
93 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$706.52
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$260.87
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Tarom
Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$347.83
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$79.12
Train from Ayrilikcesme to Sirkeci
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.07
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
13h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Istanbul Ulasim
Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
info@metro.istanbul
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Yenikapi
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.41
Bus operators
Alpar Turizm
Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61
Kamil Koc
Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to train via Fatih Eminönü İskele which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 14h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Constantinople?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Eminönü via Istanbul Otogar and Sütlüce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Is there a direct train between Sofia and Constantinople?
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Constantinople. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sirkeci via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
How far is it from Sofia to Constantinople?
The distance between Sofia and Constantinople is 531 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Constantinople without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Constantinople without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Constantinople?
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Sofia to Constantinople, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Constantinople bus from?
Sofia to Constantinople bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Constantinople train from?
Sofia to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
Train or bus from Sofia to Constantinople?
The best way to get from Sofia to Constantinople is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $81.52 and takes 11h 31m.
Where does the Sofia to Constantinople bus arrive?
Sofia to Constantinople bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Where does the Sofia to Constantinople train arrive?
Sofia to Constantinople train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Can I drive from Sofia to Constantinople?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Constantinople is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Sofia to Constantinople.
Where can I stay near Constantinople?
There are 4593+ hotels available in Constantinople. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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