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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Sofia from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Metro Turizm or Vip Arda Tur for the next days.
today
from $31
tomorrow
from $31
Monday
from $31
Tuesday
from $31
Wednesday
from $30
Thursday
from $22
Friday
from $22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Vip Arda Tur
    10h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $31
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $32
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $32
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $32
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Sofia via Plovdiv, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 20m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Omio
      2h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Plovdiv
      Bus station
      7:20 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $31
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $32
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $33
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $33
  • Arda Tur
    8h 0m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Sofia via Plovdiv, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 20m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Omio
      2h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Plovdiv
      Bus station
      7:20 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $31
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $32
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $34
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $34
  • Kamil Koc
    7h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Kamil Koc
    Economy
    $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Sofia via Plovdiv, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 20m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Omio
      2h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Plovdiv
      Bus station
      7:20 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $31
  • Vip Arda Tur
    10h 30m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Dudullu Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Vip Arda Tur
    Economy
    $32
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $32
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $33
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Sofia via Plovdiv, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 20m
      0
      11:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      4:45 PM
      Plovdiv
      North Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Omio
      2h 20m
      0
      5:00 PM
      Plovdiv
      Bus station
      7:20 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Omio
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $30
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $31
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $32
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $32
  • Arda Tur
    8h 0m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    10:30 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Arda Tur
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $22
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $30
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $31
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $32
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $32

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Arda Tur
    8h 30m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    8:00 PM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Arda Tur
    Economy
    $22
  • Huntur
    9h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    3:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Huntur
    Economy
    $30
  • Alpar Turizm
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Alpar Turizm
    Economy
    $31
  • Panorama Trans
    9h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Otogar Bus Station
    6:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Panorama Trans
    Economy
    $31
  • Citylines
    8h 0m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Istanbul
    Esenler Bus Station
    2:00 AM
    Sofia
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Citylines
    Economy
    $31

Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Istanbul to Sofia. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Istanbul and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 114 buses from Istanbul to Sofia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Sofia, with 24 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Sofia

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Metro Turizm and Vip Arda Tur that travel 24 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Sofia starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus $22
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 313.7 miles
Bus Companies Arda Tur, Metro Turizm, Vip Arda Tur, Citylines, Huntur, Kamil Koc, Alpar Turizm and Panorama Trans

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Sofia

Every day, 24 buses from 8 bus companies leave Istanbul for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/16
Monday 03/17
Tuesday 03/18
Wednesday 03/19
Thursday 03/20
Friday 03/21
Saturday 03/22
$26
Sunday 03/23
$30
Monday 03/24
$30
Tuesday 03/25
$30
Wednesday 03/26
$32
Thursday 03/27
$22
Friday 03/28
$34
Saturday 03/29
$36
Sunday 03/30
$32
Monday 03/31
$39
Tuesday 04/01
$22
Wednesday 04/02
$22
Thursday 04/03
$36
Friday 04/04
$22
Saturday 04/05
$22
Sunday 04/06
$22
Monday 04/07
$22
Tuesday 04/08
$22
Wednesday 04/09
$26
Thursday 04/10
$22
Friday 04/11
$22
Saturday 04/12

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $22, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Sofia. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Sofia, with $22. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Istanbul to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Sofia from our users.

Arda Tur from Istanbul to Sofia

Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $22
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:30 PM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 3/21/2025

Vip Arda Tur from Istanbul to Sofia

Vip Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Vip Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $31
Fastest Bus 8h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:30 PM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 3/21/2025

Kamil Koc from Istanbul to Sofia

Kamil Koc

Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Istanbul to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $34
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 11:00 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 3/21/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Istanbul - Sofia

Arda Tur
Meryem, 11/1/2024

The driver used bad words for almost each customer on the way. He was angry and indecent person.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Sofia.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Istanbul to Sofia? Compare all modes of transports from Istanbul to Sofia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Sofia bus

How much does a Istanbul Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 8h 30m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Sofia?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $42. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Sofia is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $34. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Istanbul starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Sofia starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Sofia, passengers can travel with Arda Tur, Metro Turizm and Vip Arda Tur. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Metro Turizm and Vip Arda Tur.

What can I take with me on the Istanbul to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Istanbul Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Sofia

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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