How to Travel from
Samsun to Sofia
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Samsun, Turkey → Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Samsun to Sofia
Composite routes from Samsun to Sofia
Cheapest
13 h 27 min
Car
1276 km.
from $70
Other
32 h 18 min
1083 km.
from $33.55
21 h 34 min
1084 km.
from $55.37
9 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1085 km.
from $227.12
10 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
1085 km.
from $219.09
10 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1085 km.
from $178.42
12 h 4 min
Train, Plane
1085 km.
from $250.16
24 h 2 min
1084 km.
from $5.43
30 h 28 min
Bus, Train
1084 km.
from $75.24
Route Navigator Samsun - Sofia
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9 м
9 м
Keep right onto 100. Yıl Bulvarı
100. Yıl Bulvarı, 1 km 997 м
1 km 997 м
Keep right
143 м
143 м
Continue
81 м
81 м
Keep left onto Barış Bulvarı
Barış Bulvarı, 1 km 167 м
1 km 167 м
Turn slight right
17 м
17 м
Keep right onto Barış Bulvarı
Barış Bulvarı, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
Turn right
1 km 85 м
1 km 85 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Şehit Korhan Ekiz Bulvarı
Şehit Korhan Ekiz Bulvarı, 125 м
125 м
Keep right
5 km 76 м
5 km 76 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Anadolu Bulvarı
Anadolu Bulvarı, 45 km 618 м
45 km 618 м
Keep left
20 м
20 м
Keep right onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
Samsun Çorum Yolu, 8 km 374 м
8 km 374 м
Continue onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
Samsun Çorum Yolu, 14 km 64 м
14 km 64 м
Turn slight right
25 м
25 м
Turn right onto Samsun Çorum Yolu
Samsun Çorum Yolu, 7 km 710 м
7 km 710 м
Continue onto D795
18 м
18 м
Keep right onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
Amasya-Samsun yolu, 4 km 193 м
4 km 193 м
Turn slight right onto D795
25 м
25 м
Keep right onto Amasya-Samsun yolu
Amasya-Samsun yolu, 14 km 62 м
14 km 62 м
Keep right
3 km 191 м
3 km 191 м
Keep right onto Gazi Cd.
Gazi Cd., 3 km 568 м
3 km 568 м
Turn right onto Meray Kavşağı
Meray Kavşağı, 35 km 767 м
35 km 767 м
Keep right onto Eski İstanbul-Samsun yolu
Eski İstanbul-Samsun yolu, 22 km 944 м
22 km 944 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ömer Derindere Bulvarı
Ömer Derindere Bulvarı, 114 km 229 м
114 km 229 м
Keep right
9 km 758 м
9 km 758 м
At roundabout, take exit 5 onto İstanbul-Samsun yolu
İstanbul-Samsun yolu, 124 km 824 м
124 km 824 м
Keep right onto D-100 and drive toward Gerede, Bolu, İstanbul
Gerede, Bolu, İstanbul, 3 km 208 м
3 km 208 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto D100
18 km 867 м
18 km 867 м
Turn left onto Yeniçağa Kavşağı
Yeniçağa Kavşağı, 1 km 579 м
1 km 579 м
Keep right onto Yeniçağa Kavşağı
Yeniçağa Kavşağı, 130 km 613 м
130 km 613 м
Keep right onto Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu
Kuzey Marmara Otoyolu, 137 km 604 м
137 km 604 м
Keep right onto Reşadiye Kavşağı
Reşadiye Kavşağı, 14 km 791 м
14 km 791 м
Keep left onto Çamlık Kavşağı
Çamlık Kavşağı, 29 km 673 м
29 km 673 м
Keep right onto Mahmutbey Doğu Kavşağı and drive toward Güneşli, Mahmutbey, Habibler, Arnavutköy, İstanbul Bölge İdare Mahkemesi Başkanlığı, İSTOÇ
Mahmutbey Doğu Kavşağı, Güneşli, Mahmutbey, Habibler, Arnavutköy, İstanbul Bölge İdare Mahkemesi Başkanlığı, İSTOÇ, 226 м
226 м
Continue onto Mahmutbey Doğu Kavşağı and drive toward Güneşli, Mahmutbey, Habibler, Arnavutköy
Mahmutbey Doğu Kavşağı, Güneşli, Mahmutbey, Habibler, Arnavutköy, 366 м
366 м
Keep left onto Avrupa Otoyolu and drive toward İSTOÇ, İkitelli O. S. B., İstanbul Havalimanı, Edirne
Avrupa Otoyolu, İSTOÇ, İkitelli O. S. B., İstanbul Havalimanı, Edirne, 242 km 971 м
242 km 971 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Марица
Автомагистрала Марица, 293 km 815 м
293 km 815 м
Turn left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 172 м
172 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 152 м
152 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$53.50–$356.68
Plane from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$369.42
Turkish Airlines
Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$433.11
Plane from Amasya to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$420.37
Plane from Sinop Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$420.37
Plane from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$445.85
Plane from Tokat to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$433.11
Wizz Air
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Ordu - Giresun Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$343.94
Train operators
Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Samsun to Yıldızeli
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.46
Train from Yildizeli to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28
Train from Samsun to Turhal
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.44–$10.19
Train from Çerkezköy to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h 51m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$84.57
Bus operators
Kamil Koc
Bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Samsun bus station to Fatsa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01
Bus from Samsun bus station to Lüleburgaz
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02
Arda Tur
Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Edirne Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$31.85
Metro Turizm
Bus from Samsun to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$26.75
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$36.94
Bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Samsun bus station to Fatsa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Samsun to Cerkezkoy
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$48.41
Varan
Bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$155.36
Has Turizm
Bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus from Samsun bus station to Fatsa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55
Ali Osman ULUSOY
Website:
aliosmanulusoy.com/
Bus from Samsun bus station to Merzifon
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.48
Bus from Samsun to Sinop
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.64
Bus from Samsun bus station to Fatsa
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.99
Istanbul Seyahat
Bus from Samsun bus station to Fatsa
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lüleburgaz to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Samsun to Sofia?
The cheapest way to get from Samsun to Sofia is to train which costs $18.48 - $30.43 and takes 32h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Samsun to Sofia?
The fastest way to get from Samsun to Sofia is to bus and fly which takes 9h 10m and costs $97.83 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Samsun and Sofia?
No, there is no direct bus from Samsun to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Sofia via Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.
Is there a direct train between Samsun and Sofia?
No, there is no direct train from Samsun to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Sofia via Yildizeli, Söğütlüçeşme and Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 18m.
How far is it from Samsun to Sofia?
The distance between Samsun and Sofia is 1176 km. The road distance is 1281.2 km.
How do I travel from Samsun to Sofia without a car?
The best way to get from Samsun to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $28.26 - $54.35 .
How long does it take to get from Samsun to Sofia?
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Samsun to Sofia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Samsun to Sofia bus from?
Samsun to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Samsun station.
Where do I catch the Samsun to Sofia train from?
Samsun to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Samsun station.
Train, bus or fly from Samsun to Sofia?
The best way to get from Samsun to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs $48.91 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $54.35 and takes 21h 34m, you could also train, which costs $18.48 - $30.43 and takes 32h 18m.
Where does the Samsun to Sofia bus arrive?
Samsun to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.
What is the time difference between Samsun and Sofia?
Sofia is 1h behind Samsun. It is currently 19:00 in Samsun and 18:00 in Sofia.
Where does the Samsun to Sofia train arrive?
Samsun to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Yıldızeli station.
Can I drive from Samsun to Sofia?
Yes, the driving distance between Samsun to Sofia is 1281 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Samsun 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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