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23 h 48 min
1974 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Kars to Sofia

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Cheapest
By car (1 974 km)
23 h 48 min
1974 km.
from $108
Other
Rideshare
23 h 48 min
1974 km.
from $25.75
Train via Sivas
39 h 29 min
1654 km.
from $27.39
Bus via Trabzon
32 h 56 min
1654 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
34 h 9 min
1652 km.
from $59.74
Taxi, Plane
7 h 36 min
1653 km.
from $344.82
Bus
39 h 30 min
1653 km.
from $95.61
Train
2 d 1 min
1653 km.
from $37.86

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

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Artvin bus station to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$29.35

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

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$29.35
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$31.52
Bus from Gebze to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$31.52

Yesil Artvin Ekspres

Phone:
(0466)2126161
Email:
Website:
yesilartvinekspres.com.tr/
Bus from Kars to Artvin
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.74–$17.39

Iğdırlı Tourism

Phone:
90.476.228 69 01
Email:
Website:
igdirliturizm.com.tr/
Bus from Kars to Trabzon
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Kars Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04
Plane from Iğdır Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Kars to Sivas
Ave. Duration:
14h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Sivas to Izmit
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Izmit to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.38–$0.60
Train from Sivas to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07
Train from Kars to Ankara
Ave. Duration:
26h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Ankara to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
5h 8m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.00–$7.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Sofia is to train which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Sofia is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $195.65 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Sofia via Trabzon and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kars and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Kars to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kars and arriving at Sofia via Sivas, Söğütlüçeşme, Mustafa Kemal and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 29m.

How far is it from Kars to Sofia?

The distance between Kars and Sofia is 1672 km. The road distance is 1976.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Sofia without a car is to bus via Trabzon which takes 32h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kars to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Sofia bus from?

Kars to Sofia bus services, operated by Iğdırlı Tourism, depart from Kars station.

Where do I catch the Kars to Sofia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kars to Sofia?

The best way to get from Kars to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Trabzon, which costs and takes 32h 56m, you could also train via Sivas, which costs $21.74 - $32.61 and takes 39h 29m.

Where does the Kars to Sofia bus arrive?

Kars to Sofia bus services, operated by Iğdırlı Tourism, arrive at Trabzon station.

What is the time difference between Kars and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h behind Kars. It is currently 11:24 in Kars and 10:24 in Sofia.

Where does the Kars to Sofia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kars to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Sofia is 1976 km. It takes approximately 23h 59m to drive from Kars 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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