There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Anatolia by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SOF - ASR
- Take the taxi from Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) to Anatoliataxi
6h 54m₺10,971–15,831Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Yht
- Take the train from Ankara to Himmetdedetrain
25h 21m₺2,564–6,557Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yerkoybus
- Take the train from Yerköy to Himmetdedetrain
20h 20m₺3,679–5,250Train via Yenifakili
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Yenifakilitrain Ic
24h 41m₺2,974–7,067Drive 1,272.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Anatoliacar 1,272.9 km
11h 32m₺9,563–13,813Fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane SOF - NAV
- Take the taxi from Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Anatoliataxi
8h 13m₺12,702–17,974Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Avanos bus stationbus FlixBus KK0645 / ...
20h 27m₺3,425–6,455
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Anatolia is to train which costs 2.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Anatolia is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Anatolia station. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Avanos bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Anatolia. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Yenifakili via Istanbul(Halkali) and Ankara Gar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
The distance between Sofia and Anatolia is 1181 km. The road distance is 1272.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Anatolia without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 20m and costs 3.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Sofia to Anatolia, including transfers.
Sofia to Anatolia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Anatolia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Anatolia is to train via Yenifakili which takes 24h 41m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 7.500 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3.400 ₺ - 6.500 ₺ and takes 20h 27m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Anatolia, Turkey?
You can take a train from Sofia to Anatolia via Istanbul(Halkali), Ankara Gar, and Yenifakili in around 24h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Anatolia via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Avanos bus station in around 20h 27m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–23,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–14,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–14,000
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–17,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–17,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Yerköy to Himmetdede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺180–250
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,108
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,280
- Single Room
- ₺4,108
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,005
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara Gar to Yenifakili
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺320–460
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,108
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,280
- Single Room
- ₺4,108
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,005
Train from Halkali to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Ankara to Himmetdede
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺360–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–4,400
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,300–3,600
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Yerkoy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,200
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Avanos bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Avanos bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- alparturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- https://www.alparturizm.com.tr/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–4,100
Ekspres Taxi
- Phone
- +905456293800
Kayseri Nöbetçi Taksi
- Phone
- +90 545 607 13 80
- Website
- kayserimtaksi.com
Kayseri Taxi
- Phone
- +903522221660
Pansu Taxi
- Phone
- +905327695339
Taksi 38 - Kayseri Taxi
- Phone
- +90 545 352 53 52
- Website
- kayserivip.com
Eras taksi duragı
- Phone
- +90 539 773 53 07
Forum Kapadokya Taksi
- Phone
- +90 530 885 90 50
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Sofia to Anatolia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sofia to Anatolia train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Anatolia is 1273 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Sofia to Anatolia.
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