There are 6 ways to get from Atakum to Sofia by plane, bus, night train, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SZF - SOF
5h 37m$103–375Bus, night train, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Samsun to Cerkezkoybus
- Take the nighttrain from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgradnighttrain
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
19h 12m$54–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Samsun to Cerkezkoybus
- Take the train from Çerkezköy to Sofiatrain
22h 54m$60–149Drive 1,273.6 km
- Drive from Atakum to Sofiacar 1,273.6 km
13h 24m$201–290Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Samsun to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
21h 28m$54–118Bus
- Take the bus from Samsun bus station to Edirne bus stationbus FlixBus KK5544
- Take the bus from Edrine to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
21h 49m$57–77
Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atakum to Sofia is to bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Atakum to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Atakum to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Samsun and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via İstanbul Dudullu and Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Atakum and Sofia is 1146 km. The road distance is 1273.6 km.
The best way to get from Atakum to Sofia without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 19h 12m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Atakum to Sofia, including transfers.
Atakum to Sofia bus services, operated by Kanberoğlu Turizm, depart from Samsun station.
The best way to get from Atakum to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Maltepe, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 21h 28m.
Atakum to Sofia bus services, operated by Kanberoğlu Turizm, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atakum to Sofia is 1274 km. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Atakum to Sofia.
What companies run services between Atakum, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atakum to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Samsun, İstanbul Dudullu, İstanbul Esenler, and Istanbul Büyük Otogari in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Çerkezköy to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–7
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Samsun to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $35–55
Bus from Samsun to Cerkezkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $35–55
Bus from Edrine to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $20–28
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