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2 d 22 h 47 min
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bishkek to Sofia

Composite routes from Bishkek to Sofia

Cheapest
2 d 22 h 47 min
Car
6087 km.
from $334
Fastest
6 h 45 min
Plane
Other
6 d 9 h 14 min
Train, Bus
4116 km.
from $378.04
5 d 18 h 29 min
Train
4115 km.
Select a ticket
17 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
4115 km.
from $362.67
6 d 1 h 24 min
4116 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$39.13

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$45.65

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.62

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:
$27.17–$51.09
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$31.52

MiminoTrans Ge

Phone:
+995 555 68 50 05
Website:
facebook.com/miminotrans/
Bus from Pyatigorsk Bus station to Tbilisi
Ave. Duration:
6h 13m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Luks Yilmaz

Website:
luksyilmazturizm.com/
Bus from Nazran' to Emniyet
Ave. Duration:
37h 34m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Rostov-on-Don bus station to Emniyet
Ave. Duration:
2d 8h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$86.96

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07

Russian Railways (РЖД)

Phone:
8 (800) 775-00-00
Website:
eng.rzd.ru/
Train from Samara to Piatigorsk
Ave. Duration:
34h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$76.09
Train from Riajsk 1 to Nazran
Ave. Duration:
27h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$76.09
Train from Orenburg to Rostov
Ave. Duration:
34h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$81.52

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Bischkek 2 to Samara
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$304.35
Train from Bischkek 2 to Ryazhsk-1
Ave. Duration:
2d 19h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$347.83
Train from Bischkek 2 to Orenburg
Ave. Duration:
44h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $228.26 - $304.35 and takes 6 days 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Sofia is to fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct flight between Bishkek and Sofia?

There are no direct flights between Bishkek and Sofia. The fastest has 1 change and takes 9h 10m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Bishkek to Sofia?

The distance between Bishkek and Sofia is 4150 km.

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

The best way to get from Bishkek to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 18h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 3m to get from Bishkek to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Sofia?

Sofia is 4h behind Bishkek. It is currently 17:28 in Bishkek and 13:28 in 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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