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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Ankara

Composite routes from Sofia to Ankara

Cheapest
8 h 56 min
Car
991 km.
from $54
Fastest
1 h 39 min
Plane
Other
17 h 15 min
852 km.
from $55.48
15 h 14 min
852 km.
from $49.74
17 h 8 min
852 km.
from $46.83
16 h 18 min
852 km.
from $51.46

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
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Austrian Airlines
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Pegasus Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
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Lufthansa
Website
9h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$108.70–$271.74
Austrian Airlines
Website
8h 15m
Saturday
$86.96–$260.87
Pegasus Airlines
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5h
Tuesday
$65.22–$250.00
Turkish Airlines
Website
4h 46m
Every day
$76.09–$336.96
Train operators
Found: 1
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
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Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$5.98–$79.12
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
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Bus operators
Found: 3
Alpar Turizm
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Kamil Koc
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Metro Turizm
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Alpar Turizm
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7h
Once daily
$20.65–$32.61
+90 212 658 18 51
+90 212 658 18 51
[email protected]
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Kamil Koc
Website
8h 30m
4 times a day
$13.04–$18.48
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
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Metro Turizm
Website
10h 3m
Once daily
$15.22–$31.52
0850 222 34 55
0850 222 34 55
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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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