Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station

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Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station Destination Reviews

Martyn P

2 hours late arrival. No excuse. Road conditions were fine, customs and passport control no busier than expected. So, advertised journey time was a blatant lie to sell tickets. Not good enough. Never again.

Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X1, Luks Yonca Turizm, Sep 22, 2025

Jonathan S

Efficient journey. Driver needs to publicise WIFI password and keep passengers updated in English in regards to timings off toilet breaks. Comfortable seats but not tall enough for tall people. Hurt my neck sleeping. Overall quite satisfied. However the timing is bad. Would prefer to set off later and not arrive at such an awkward hour when nothing is open.

Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X2, Alpar Turizm, Aug 13, 2022

Mei L

The staff at the Ticket Counter attended to my questions well. I asked for place to keep my luggage, place to sleep. Lobby upstairs was provided, water to drink, massage chair, WCs. Bus was on time. Two bus drivers provided, 2 seats by rows. Beverage to choose from, small water and biscuit provided. Every 3 hours was Toilet breaks and overnight bus was better. Less queue at both sides of Immigrations. We arrived at 4.30am due to less traffic and low season mid May 2022, just after pandemic.

Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X2, Alpar Turizm, May 24, 2022

Lia S

Incredible journey. Although it took took long at the border (the trip was extended by 2 hours), the staff was very kind, very helpful and cheery the entire time. Will definitely be using Lux Perla again!

Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X1, Lux Perla, Jan 20, 2022

Gianluca G

2 hours late in Sofia. Driver very slowly

Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X1, Lux Perla, Jan 9, 2022

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Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Citylines	Standard AC	09:00	18:00	$40.96
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X2	10:30	19:30	$32.15
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X1	10:30	16:30	$33.94	2.0
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X1	10:35	16:35	$33.94	2.0
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X2	11:30	20:30	$32.15
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X1	12:00	18:00	$30.96
Bus	Citylines	Standard AC	12:00	21:00	$40.96
Bus	Huntur	Standard 2X2	18:00	06:00	$38.11
Bus	Citylines	Standard AC	18:00	02:00	$32.04
Bus	Huntur	Standard AC	18:00	03:00	$31.34
Bus	Huntur	Standard 2X1	18:00	06:00	$38.11
Bus	Alpar Turizm	Standard 2X2	21:00	08:00	$33.94	4.5
Bus	Alpar Turizm	Standard 2X1	21:00	08:00	$28.58
Bus	Citylines	Standard AC	21:30	06:30	$40.96
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X2	22:00	07:00	$32.15
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X1	22:00	04:00	$33.94	2.0
Bus	Luks Yonca Turizm	Standard 2X1	22:05	07:05	$30.96
Bus	Citylines	Standard AC	23:00	08:00	$40.96

Transportation from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Buses

$ 35.42
Trains are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station

Cheapest Transport	$36
Fastest Transport	8h
Earliest Departure	9:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	11
Distance	400 kilometers
Transport Companies	Alpar Turizm, Citylines, Huntur, Luks Yonca Turizm, Metro Turizm

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How to get from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

When you want to get from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:

How far is Istanbul Central Bus Station from Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

The overland distance from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station is 249 miles (400 km).
The flying distance is 249 miles (400 km).

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

The travel time from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station takes approximately 15 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

To get from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station prepare to shell out about USD 35.41 for your ticket.

How many trips per day are there from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

Buses from Istanbul to Sofia ride 11 times a day.

Useful tips for travel from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station

While bus is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.

Buses

Things to remember before buying your bus ticket:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Do many travellers take bus from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station?

Up to now, 535 booked bus tickets from Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station through our service. You can check reviews above.