Hello:
I would like to take train from Athens to Istanbul in around mid October. the route I found via seat61 is from Athens to Sofia and Sofia to Istanbul. Is the regular train service from Sofia to Istanbul still operational? How can I reserve seat, It doesn't show any schedule when reserving via eurail website? I have a global pass so only need a reservation.
thanks
Best answer by Anonymous
Hello! The Sofia-Istanbul Express runs in both directions, every day in the evening. You can book your seat reservations at the train station in Sofia and Istanbul.
You still have to bridge the gap-buy bus or other means from last stop in GR till border point/KUlata, just in Bulgaria. Do not be surprised if that bus goes on to Sofia and will get there much quicker as the cumbersome change. The overnite train Sof-Ist has got back in service, as seat61 very well knows, since this summer and as for now runs on-unknown for how long and if here will be a winter break. Sof Counter/INtern. has been reported closed on SUNs lately. Buy the RES-for seat or couchette, at SOF-or if closed, by conductor. You also need to RES the trainride in GR by Hellenic train.(recently renamed from TrainOSE)
Hello! The Sofia-Istanbul Express runs in both directions, every day in the evening. You can book your seat reservations at the train station in Sofia and Istanbul.
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