MP
Martyn P2 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
JS
Jonathan SEfficient 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
ML
Mei LThe 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
LS
Lia SIncredible 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
GG
Gianluca G2 hours late in Sofia. Driver very slowly
Istanbul Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station, Bus Standard 2X1, Lux Perla, Jan 9, 2022