There are 9 ways to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria by plane, bus, 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 to Sofia Airport
best- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DLM - SOF
6h 40m$57–333Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
22h 39m$36–92Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
22h 16m$54–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
28h 54m$38–77Drive 1,118.9 km
- Drive from Dalaman to Sofiacar 1,118.9 km
12h 29m$177–255Fly to Varna Airport
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DLM - VAR
9h 12m$161–502Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DLM - SAW
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
10h 21m$74–151Fly to Istanbul, bus
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST)plane DLM - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
10h 15m$269–390Bus via Biga
- Take the bus from Ortaca to Bigabus
- Take the bus from Biga to Edirnebus
- Take the bus from Edirne Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus
23h 59m$95–125
Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria is to bus and train which costs $35 - $80 and takes 28h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalaman to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Sağlık Eczanesi and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Dalaman, Istanbul and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
The distance between Dalaman and Bulgaria is 831 km. The road distance is 1118.9 km.
The best way to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 22h 16m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria, including transfers.
Dalaman to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Dalaman station.
The best way to get from Dalaman to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Haskovo, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 22h 16m.
Dalaman to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalaman to Bulgaria is 1119 km. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Dalaman to Bulgaria.
What companies run services between Dalaman, Turkey and Bulgaria?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sağlık Eczanesi to Serdika via Dalaman, Istanbul, Haskovo Central Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 22h 16m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Ortaca to Biga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Biga to Edirne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
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