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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dalaman to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane DLM - SOF
    6h 23m
    $56–332

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus bus FlixBus N1999
    22h 39m
    $36–92

  3. Bus via Haskovo

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 9m
    $53–100

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    28h 47m
    $37–76

  5. Drive  1,118.9 km

    1. Drive from Dalaman to Sofiacar car 1,118.9 km
    12h 29m
    $177–255

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    23h 50m
    $64–94

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

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 827.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Dalaman, Turkey and Sofia, 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 Sofia Central Bus Station via Dalaman, Istanbul, and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 22h 9m.

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