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1k+ routes worldwide
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Shortest travel time:
8 h 30 m
Longest travel time:
9 h 0 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$41
Avg. daily departures:
4
Earliest departure:
09:00
Latest departure:
23:00
Sofia
Sofia train stations
Sofia Central Railway Station
102 Knyaginya Maria Luiza Blvd, Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia-North station
NPZ Voenna rampa, ul. "Voenna rampa" 5, 1220 Sofia, Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria
Serdika Bus Station
100 Maria Luiza blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria
560 km
Istanbul
Istanbul train stations
Pendik station
Batı Mahallesi, Yargıçlar Sk., 34890 Pendik/Istanbul, Turkey, Türkiye
Halkali station
İstasyon Cd., İstasyon Mah., 34303 , Küçükçekmece/Istanbul , Türkiye
Sogutlucesme station
Ziverbey Yolu, Zühütpaşa Mah., 34724 , Kadıköy/Istanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul Airport Terminal
Sanayi, 34906 Pendik, Istanbul, Türkiye
Bayrampasa bus station
Ortamahalle, 34030 , Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye

Sofia to Istanbul Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Sofia to Istanbul is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 9 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 4 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Sofia to Istanbul boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Sofia to Istanbul is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Sofia to Istanbul Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
8 hrs 30 min
8 hrs 30 min
09:00
09:00
1
Afternoon trains
9 hrs 0 min
9 hrs 0 min
17:00
17:00
1
Evening trains
8 hrs 30 min
8 hrs 30 min
20:30
20:30
1
Night trains
8 hrs 30 min
8 hrs 30 min
23:00
23:00
1

Trains from Sofia to Istanbul

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
Metro Tour Bulgaria
Metro Tour Bulgaria
Bus
8 hrs 30 min
$41
4