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Night train from Sofia to Istanbul
Travel on the overnight sleeper from Sofia and arrive in Istanbul the following morning
The Sofia-Istanbul Express overnight sleeper service (also known as the Balkan Express) connects Sofia Central Station (Bulgaria) to Istanbul Halkali (Turkey).
Operator: Turkish State Railways
Timetable: Departs Sofia Central Station 6.50pm, arrives Istanbul 09.56am (always check with the operator for the latest timings when you book and before boarding).
Sleeping arrangements: Seats, couchette cars and sleeping cars
You can buy tickets at the railway station in Sofia, but if you want to book ahead, we suggest you do so via Discover by Rail who can organise the ticket for you.
Tickets for Eurostar and trains throughout Europe provided by Rail Europe.
How to book train tickets as part of a package with accommodation
If you want someone to book the whole journey for you or combine it with staying in hotels en route, get in touch with the travel agent Byway through its page for concierge support.