How To Get From Istanbul To Sofia (& From Sofia To Istanbul)
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Turkey is surrounded by country borders and sea in equal amounts, and one country with whom it shares a border is beautiful Bulgaria.
If you’re able to travel freely, then heading over the border and checking out a slightly different way of life is a great idea. Of course, spending time in Istanbul and really exploring this iconic and hugely historic city is a major must-do. When you’ve had enough, or you think you’ve seen as much you can absorb for one trip, why not make your next stop Sofia?
Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria and it’s packed with even more history to see. Backed by the imposing Vitosha Mountain, you’ll get nature too. The drive between Istanbul and Sofia is pretty impressive, but if you don’t have time to go on your own bespoke road trip, the good news is that there are other ways to get there too.
The distance between the two cities is around 550km, so…
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