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How to Travel from

Sofia to Rize

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$35.87

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Aşkale to Bayburt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Rize
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$26.09

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h 51m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
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 Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Rize
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$30.43

Ali Osman ULUSOY

Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Rize
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$33.70
Bus from Aşkale to Bayburt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.91
Bus from Sarp to Rize
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$3.80–$5.00
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.50–$3.37
Bus from Kemalpaşa to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.11

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Ardeşen to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.20

Havas

Phone:
444 0 487
Website:
havas.net/
Bus from Trabzon Airport to Rize
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.63–$5.98

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$260.87

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$380.43
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$326.09
Plane from Sofia Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.48–$815.22

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rize–Artvin
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$282.61

El Al

Website:
elal.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$467.39

Israir

Website:
israir.co.il/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$423.91

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$79.12
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
7h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Train from Sivas to Aşkale
Ave. Duration:
9h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.43

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia to Vladimir
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13

Other operators

Black Sea Ferry Services

Phone:
359 56 871 628
Website:
pbm.bg/
Other from Burgas to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
2d 10h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$206.52–$239.13

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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