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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 Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SOF - ESB
    7h 26m
    ₺6,679–14,179

  2. Train

    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
    ₺1,201–1,715

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    15h 35m
    ₺2,444–3,600

  4. Train via Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    19h 10m
    ₺1,570–5,392

  5. Drive  993.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Ankaracar car 993.2 km
    8h 57m
    ₺8,116–11,723

  6. Fly from Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane VAR - ESB
    6h 55m
    ₺14,446–28,982

  7. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Bucharest Henri Coandă Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane OTP - ESB
    7h 1m
    ₺3,995–9,971

  8. Bus to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SAW - ESB
    10h 43m
    ₺3,566–4,291

  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 to Ankarabus bus
    17h 22m
    ₺5,222–6,422

Bulgaria to Ankara by tram and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 893.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Ankara via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Istanbul Otogari in around 15h 35m.

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