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23 h 2 min
1971 km.
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Kars, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Kars

Composite routes from Sofia to Kars

Cheapest
23 h 2 min
Car
1971 km.
from $108
Other
36 h 26 min
1654 km.
from $58.50
32 h 55 min
1654 km.
from $5.43
36 h 25 min
1653 km.
from $77.02
44 h 25 min
1653 km.
from $73.96

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
22h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$53.26–$184.78
Turkish Airlines
Website
13h
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$70.65–$271.74
Train operators
Found: 1
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
10h 49m
Once daily
$5.98–$79.12
+90 444 8 233
+90 444 8 233
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 5
Alpar Turizm
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
Iğdırlı Tourism
Website
Alpar Turizm
Website
7h
Once daily
$20.65–$32.61
+90 212 658 18 51
+90 212 658 18 51
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
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
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
4h 15m
Once daily
$1.74–$18.48
(0466)2126161
(0466)2126161
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Iğdırlı Tourism
Website
5h 37m
Once daily
90.476.228 69 01
90.476.228 69 01
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kars is to train which costs $21.74 - $103.26 and takes 44h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kars is to fly which takes 15h 58m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Kars?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Kars. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kars via Istanbul Samandira Tesis and Trabzon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Kars?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kars. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 26m.

How far is it from Sofia to Kars?

The distance between Sofia and Kars is 1672 km. The road distance is 1981.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Kars without a car is to bus via Trabzon which takes 32h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 58m to get from Sofia to Kars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kars bus from?

Sofia to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kars train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Kars?

The best way to get from Sofia to Kars is to fly which takes 15h 58m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 32h 55m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs $21.74 - $103.26 and takes 36h 26m.

Where does the Sofia to Kars bus arrive?

Sofia to Kars bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Kars?

Kars is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 15:36 in Kars.

Where does the Sofia to Kars train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Kars?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kars is 1981 km. It takes approximately 24h 1m to drive from Sofia to Kars.

Where can I stay near Kars?

There are 19+ hotels available in Kars. Prices start at $15.90 per night.
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