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How to get fromAnkara to Bulgariaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

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    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ESB - SOF
    7h 23m
    $124–234

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    19h 44m
    $32–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    16h 36m
    $51–75

  4. Drive 992.1 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Sofiacar car 992.1 km
    8h 52m
    $157–226

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ESB - VAR
    7h 15m
    $238–723

  6. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ESB - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    7h 28m
    $87–200

  7. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    17h 21m
    $63–101

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Wizz Air fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari in around 16h 36m.

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