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Three ways to Travel from Tbilisi to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (2 177 km)
26 h 31 min
2177 km.
from $119
Other
Bus
42 h 19 min
1766 km.
from $83.37
Bus via Vladikavkaz
2 d 2 h 33 min
1766 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.18–$827.95

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$343.92

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$343.92

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.44–$700.58

El Al

Website:
elal.com/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$203.80–$445.82

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.07–$764.27

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$560.46

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Vladimir Pavlov to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$16.56

Georgian Railway (High Speed Trains)

Phone:
+995 32 2199010
Email:
Website:
railway.ge/en/
Train from Tbilisi to Batumi
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.58–$31.23

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$38.21

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Tbilisi Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
31h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.84–$59.87
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94

MiminoTrans Ge

Phone:
+995 555 68 50 05
Website:
facebook.com/miminotrans/
Bus from Tbilisi Ortachala Bus Station to Vladikavkaz
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Luks Yilmaz

Website:
luksyilmazturizm.com/
Bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Emniyet
Ave. Duration:
36h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.90

Other operators

Black Sea Ferry Services

Phone:
359 56 871 628
Email:
Website:
pbm.bg/
Other from Batumi to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
2d 10h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$242.02–$280.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Sofia is to bus which costs $41.30 - $86.96 and takes 42h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Tbilisi and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Tbilisi station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Tbilisi Ortachala Bus Station and arriving at Sofia via Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 19m.

How far is it from Tbilisi to Sofia?

The distance between Tbilisi and Sofia is 1807 km. The road distance is 2178.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Tbilisi to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 42h 19m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Tbilisi to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tbilisi to Sofia bus from?

Tbilisi to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Tbilisi Ortachala Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tbilisi to Sofia?

The best way to get from Tbilisi to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $86.96 and takes 42h 19m.

Where does the Tbilisi to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Tbilisi and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h behind Tbilisi. It is currently 08:22 in Tbilisi and 06:22 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Tbilisi to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Tbilisi to Sofia is 2179 km. It takes approximately 26h 52m to drive from Tbilisi to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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