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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ESB - SOF
    7h 6m
    $123–233

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain train Yht
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    19h 37m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 1m
    $49–73

  4. Drive 992.1 km

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus bus FlixBus N1999
    16h 6m
    $40–74

  6. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    17h 11m
    $48–87

  7. Train via Maltepe

    1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst / ...
    2. Take the train from Atalar to Halkalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    20h 3m
    $30–44

Ankara to Sofia by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Sofia, 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 train from Ankara to Sofia via Halkalı in around 19h 37m.

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