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Sofia, Bulgaria → Galata, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Galata

Composite routes from Sofia to Galata

Cheapest
5 h 15 min
Car
549 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane
Other
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $153.73

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:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

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:
$6.95–$91.96

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Email:
info@metro.istanbul
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

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:
$24.00–$37.90

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:
$15.16–$21.48

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Sofia to Bayrampaşa
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.42–$31.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Galata?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Galata is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which costs $13.04 - $33.70 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Galata?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Galata is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Galata?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Galata. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Şişhane 2 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Galata?

The distance between Sofia and Galata is 525 km. The road distance is 549.8 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Galata without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Galata without a car is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which takes 9h 30m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Galata?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Sofia to Galata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Galata bus from?

Sofia to Galata bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Galata?

The best way to get from Sofia to Galata is to bus via İstanbul Esenler bus station which takes 9h 30m and costs $13.04 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6.52 - $81.52 and takes 11h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $271.74 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Sofia to Galata bus arrive?

Sofia to Galata bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Galata?

Galata is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 15:36 in Galata.

Can I drive from Sofia to Galata?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Galata is 550 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Sofia to Galata.

Where can I stay near Galata?

There are 4613+ hotels available in Galata. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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