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Six ways to Travel from Sofia to Ankara

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Cheapest
By car (993 km)
9 h 36 min
993 km.
from $54
Other
Rideshare
9 h 36 min
993 km.
from $12.95
Train
17 h 15 min
852 km.
from $55.48
Bus via Hendek
15 h 14 min
852 km.
from $49.74
Train via Maltepe
17 h 8 min
852 km.
from $46.83
Bus
16 h 18 min
852 km.
from $51.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$260.87

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$250.00

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$336.96

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$79.12
Train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendik
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.49–$0.71
Train from ISTANBUL(Pendik) to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
Train from Halkali to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Yeni
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Bus from Yeni Tempo rest station to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$31.52
Bus from Samandira Tesis to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ankara?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ankara is to train which costs $10.87 - $92.39 and takes 17h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Ankara?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ankara is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Ankara station. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Ankara bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Yeni Tempo rest station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Ankara via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal and ISTANBUL(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ankara?

The distance between Sofia and Ankara is 895 km. The road distance is 1001.9 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Ankara without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ankara without a car is to bus via Hendek which takes 15h 14m and costs $32.61 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Ankara?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Sofia to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ankara bus from?

Sofia to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ankara train from?

Sofia to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Ankara?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ankara is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $54.35 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus via Hendek, which costs $32.61 - $59.78 and takes 15h 14m, you could also train via Maltepe, which costs $11.96 - $92.39 and takes 17h 8m.

Where does the Sofia to Ankara bus arrive?

Sofia to Ankara bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Ankara?

Ankara is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 13:20 in Sofia and 14:20 in Ankara.

Where does the Sofia to Ankara train arrive?

Sofia to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ankara is 1002 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Sofia to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 191+ hotels available in Ankara. Prices start at $26.90 per night.
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