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How to get fromBulgaria to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Ankara by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Varna Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane VAR - ESB
    8h 25m
    ₺10,964–29,014

  2. Train via Гара Подуяне

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poduyane to Istanbul(Halkali)train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    22h 12m
    ₺1,205–1,720

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    15h 35m
    ₺2,349–3,600

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    18h 53m
    ₺1,479–5,329

  5. Drive 993.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Ankaracar car 993.2 km
    8h 57m
    ₺7,583–10,954

  6. Fly from Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SOF - ESB
    7h 22m
    ₺6,159–12,159

  7. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane OTP - ESB
    6h 49m
    ₺4,164–9,414

  8. Bus to Istanbul, fly

    1. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane IST - ESB
    10h 30m
    ₺12,781–13,987

  9. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
    16h 11m
    ₺4,981–5,371

Bulgaria to Ankara by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ankara via Istanbul Otogari in around 15h 35m.

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