There are 5 ways to get from Konya to Sofia by plane, bus, train, 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$66–364Train
cheapest- Take the train from Konya to Halkalitrain Yht
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
20h 55m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
20h 30m$61–89Drive 1,144.2 km
- Drive from Konya to Sofiacar 1,144.2 km
12h 46m$181–261Bus via Bursa
- Take the bus from Konya bus station to Bursa bus stationbus FlixBus KK0725 / ...
- Take the bus from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
23h 31m$75–121
Konya to Sofia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Konya to Sofia is to train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Konya to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Konya to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Konya and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.
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 bus which takes 20h 30m and costs $60 - $90.
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 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 20h 30m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 20h 55m.
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 bus from Konya to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari in around 20h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Konya Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- 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
- $65–360
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Konya to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Konya to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $35–50
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
Bus from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Sofia Serdika Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Konya bus station to Bursa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
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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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