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How to get fromSofia to İzmirby plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SOF - ADB
    4h 16m
    ₺5,545–11,366

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendiktrain train
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain train Hst / ...
    4. Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmirtrain train Ic
    27h 22m
    ₺1,876–5,774

  3. Bus via Bursa

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to İzmir bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK3404 / ...
    16h 7m
    ₺3,577–6,528

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Mytileneferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    17h 34m
    ₺7,572–11,875

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edirne to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    17h 38m
    ₺2,003–3,985

  6. Drive 840 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to İzmircar car 840 km
    9h 12m
    ₺6,319–9,128

Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and İzmir, Turkey?

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to İzmir bus station via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal and Bursa bus station in around 16h 7m.

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