The average train between Ankara and Sofia takes 40h 45m and the fastest train takes 40h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ankara to Sofia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Ankara and Sofia. The service departs Ankara at 5:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into Sofia at 09:40:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Ankara station and arriving at Sofia station via Halkali station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 45m.
Ankara to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Ankara and Sofia is 853.2 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a train from Ankara to Sofia via Halkalı in around 19h 37m.
