There are 5 ways to get from Konya to Sofia by plane, train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KYA - SOF
7h 12m$66–374Train
cheapest- Take the train from Konya to Halkalitrain Yht
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
20h 55m$37–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Konya to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
15h 49m$46–70Drive 1,144.2 km
- Drive from Konya to Sofiacar 1,144.2 km
12h 46m$181–261Bus
- Take the bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
20h$51–88
Konya to Sofia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Konya to Sofia is to train which costs $35 - $55 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Konya to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Konya to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Konya and arriving at Sofia via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Konya to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Konya and arriving at Sofia via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Konya and Sofia is 977 km. The road distance is 1144.2 km.
The best way to get from Konya to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Konya to Sofia, including transfers.
Konya to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Konya station.
Konya to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Konya station.
The best way to get from Konya to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 20h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Konya, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Konya Airport (KYA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Konya to Sofia via Halkalı in around 20h 55m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Sofia Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Konya to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- 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
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $30–50
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–22
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
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More Questions & Answers
Konya to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Konya to Sofia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Konya to Sofia is 1144 km. It takes approximately 12h 46m to drive from Konya to Sofia.
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