There are 3 ways to get from Kapıkule to Sofia by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kapıkule to Sofia is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kapıkule to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kapıkule to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kapıkule to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kapikule and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Kapıkule and Sofia is 320 km. The road distance is 296.8 km.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kapıkule to Sofia, including transfers.
Kapıkule to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Kapikule station.
Kapıkule to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Kapikule station.
The best way to get from Kapıkule to Sofia is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $23 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Kapıkule, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Kapikule to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–26 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.
- 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
- $18–26
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $18–26
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Booking & Getting There
Kapıkule to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Kapıkule to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kapıkule to Sofia is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kapıkule to Sofia.
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