There are 3 ways to get from Kapikule to Sofia by bus, train, or car
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Kapikule to Sofia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kapikule to Sofia is to train which costs $4 - $7 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kapikule to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kapikule and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kapikule and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Kapikule and Sofia is 316 km. The road distance is 295.4 km.
The best way to get from Kapikule to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $19 - $27.
The bus from Kapikule to Sofia Central Bus Station takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kapikule to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kapikule station.
Kapikule to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kapikule station.
The best way to get from Kapikule to Sofia is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $19 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kapikule, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kapikule to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–27 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Kapikule to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Kapikule to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Kapikule to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $19–27
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More Questions & Answers
Kapikule to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Kapikule to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapikule to Sofia is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kapikule to Sofia.
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