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How to get fromDalaman to Bulgariaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

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    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane DLM - SOF
    7h 50m
    $62–353

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dalaman bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3406 / ...
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    29h 17m
    $37–76

  3. Bus via Haskovo

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haskovo to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 34m
    $42–93

  4. Drive  1,119 km

    1. Drive from Dalaman to Sofiacar car 1,119 km
    12h 29m
    $183–264

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane DLM - VAR
    8h 12m
    $246–672

  6. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane DLM - SAW
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    10h 21m
    $68–150

  7. Fly to Istanbul Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane plane DLM - IST
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    10h 21m
    $268–389

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3406 / ...
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus bus N1999
    23h 1m
    $44–92

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Ortaca to Bigabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biga to Edirnebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edirne Bus Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 34m
    $94–120

Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Dalaman, Turkey and Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sağlık Eczanesi to Serdika via Dalaman bus station, İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul, Haskovo, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 22h 34m.

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