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19 h 15 min
1679 km.
from $92
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Rize, Turkey

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Rize

Composite routes from Sofia to Rize

Cheapest
19 h 15 min
Car
1679 km.
from $92
Fastest
2 h 20 min
Plane
Other
9 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1432 km.
from $158.70
30 h 16 min
Train, Bus
1432 km.
from $79.57
27 h 43 min
1432 km.
from $201.07
35 h 7 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
1430 km.
from $116.90
13 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1432 km.
from $156.52
10 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1432 km.
from $268.91
27 h 48 min
1432 km.
from $64.50

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 7
Citylines
Website
Kamil Koc
Website
Arda Tur
Website
Metro Turizm
Website
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
Havas
Website
Citylines
Website
8h 30m
5 times a week
$27.17–$35.87
+3590885700870
+3590885700870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Kamil Koc
Website
1h
Once daily
$8.15–$11.96
444 0 562
444 0 562
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Arda Tur
Website
7h 51m
Once a week
$29.35–$41.30
0700 20 544
0700 20 544
Call
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
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website
17h 30m
Once daily
$25.00–$33.70
Yesil Artvin Ekspres
Website
1h 5m
Every 2 hours
$0.98–$1.20
(0466)2126161
(0466)2126161
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Havas
Website
1h 15m
Every 4 hours
$1.63–$5.98
444 0 487
444 0 487
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 5
Pegasus Airlines
Website
Turkish Airlines
Website
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
El Al
Website
Israir
Website
Pegasus Airlines
Website
5h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$70.65–$260.87
Turkish Airlines
Website
5h 36m
Every day
$97.83–$380.43
Fly Armenia Airways
Website
7h 35m
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$47.83–$282.61
El Al
Website
10h 25m
Monday
$217.39–$467.39
Israir
Website
7h 22m
Monday and Thursday
$92.39–$423.91
Train operators
Found: 2
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Website
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
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
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
5h 30m
Every 4 hours
$8.70–$14.13
+35929311111
+35929311111
Call
Other operators
Found: 1
Black Sea Ferry Services
Website
Black Sea Ferry Services
Website
2d 10h
Once a week
$206.52–$239.13
359 56 871 628
359 56 871 628
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rize is to bus which costs $33.70 - $65.22 and takes 27h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 22m and costs $70.65 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Rize?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Rize. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Rize via İstanbul Esenler and İstanbul Dudullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.

How far is it from Sofia to Rize?

The distance between Sofia and Rize is 1483 km. The road distance is 1689.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Rize without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 27h 43m and costs $184.78 - $217.39 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Sofia to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rize bus from?

Sofia to Rize bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Rize bus arrive?

Sofia to Rize bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rize?

Rize is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 09:50 in Sofia and 10:50 in Rize.

Can I drive from Sofia to Rize?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rize is 1689 km. It takes approximately 20h 2m to drive from Sofia to Rize.

Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 50+ hotels available in Rize. Prices start at $13.59 per night.
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