Istanbul to Sofia by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Sofia by train takes about 15h 25m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h 15m.
Recommended route
$129
15h 25m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Plovdiv
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busPlovdiv → Sofia
FlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $129 | 15h 25m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $65 | 1h 15m | direct |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Sofia by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Sofia take by train?
About 15h 25m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Sofia?
The best price in our latest check was $129. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Sofia?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h 15m. It is cheaper too, at $130.
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