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994 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Ankara to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (994 km)
9 h 37 min
994 km.
from $54
Other
Rideshare
9 h 37 min
994 km.
from $12.97
Train
20 h 48 min
852 km.
from $21.61
Train, Bus
15 h 9 min
852 km.
from $43.85
Bus
16 h 19 min
852 km.
from $50.54
Bus via Istanbul
16 h 50 min
852 km.
from $57.37
Train via Istanbul
21 h 5 min
852 km.
from $29.65

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

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

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$45.86

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 Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$53.50

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Sofia is to train which costs $10.87 - $20.65 and takes 20h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Sofia. 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 Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Sofia via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.

How far is it from Ankara to Sofia?

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

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 9m and costs $20.65 - $45.65 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Ankara to Sofia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ankara to Sofia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ankara to Sofia?

The best way to get from Ankara to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $53.26 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10.87 - $20.65 and takes 20h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $26.09 - $48.91 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Ankara to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ankara and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h behind Ankara. It is currently 21:31 in Ankara and 20:31 in Sofia.

Where does the Ankara to Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ankara to Sofia?

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