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Ten ways to Travel from Ankara to Bulgaria

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Cheapest
By car (888 km)
8 h 57 min
888 km.
from $48
Other
Rideshare
8 h 57 min
888 km.
from $11.58
Train
20 h 55 min
684 km.
from $22.41
Train, Bus
15 h 16 min
684 km.
from $44.65
Bus, Plane (Fly to Istanbul)
8 h 48 min
683 km.
from $68.40
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bucharest Otopeni)
8 h 8 min
683 km.
from $370.90
Bus, Plane (Fly to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport)
11 h 25 min
683 km.
from $60.25
Bus
16 h 19 min
684 km.
from $50.54
Bus via Istanbul
17 h 32 min
684 km.
from $61.17
Train via Istanbul
21 h 12 min
684 km.
from $30.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$445.85

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$318.46

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$61.15–$254.77
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$242.03
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$152.86

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$369.42
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Varna
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$420.37
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$216.56

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$89.17
Plane from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Ankara to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56
Train from Ankara to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$16.56
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28
Train from Ankara to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$28.02

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Gebze to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$36.94
Bus from Ankara to Samandira
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94

Atlas Taxi

Phone:
+359 89 345 5533
Email:
Website:
atlastaxi.eu/
Bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$127.39–$305.73

HAVAİST

Phone:
0850 888 33 34
Email:
Website:
hava.ist/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$8.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria is to train which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 20h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $53.26 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sofia via Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Serdika via Halkalı and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct flight between Ankara and Bulgaria?

There are no direct flights between Ankara and Bulgaria. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 35m and costs $52.17 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Ankara to Bulgaria?

The distance between Ankara and Bulgaria is 896 km. The road distance is 996.6 km.

How do I travel from Ankara to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $21.74 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ankara to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Bulgaria bus from?

Ankara to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Bulgaria train from?

Ankara to Bulgaria train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Train, bus or fly from Ankara to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Ankara to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $53.26 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 20h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $26.09 - $48.91 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Ankara to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Ankara to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 07:59 in Ankara and 06:59 in Bulgaria.

Where does the Ankara to Bulgaria train arrive?

Ankara to Bulgaria train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Bulgaria is 997 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Ankara to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 233+ hotels available in Bulgaria. Prices start at $22.02 per night.
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