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₺6,023–19,100Train via Maltepe
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdedetrain Ic
25h 7m₺2,697–6,896Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Avanos bus stationbus FlixBus KK06134
21h 52m₺5,652–6,652Train
- 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₺3,074–7,349Drive 1,272.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Anatoliacar 1,272.9 km
11h 32m₺9,748–14,080Fly 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₺12,647–24,479Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Yerkoybus
- Take the train from Yerköy to Himmetdedetrain
22h 47m₺4,052–5,700
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Anatolia is to train via Maltepe which costs 2.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Anatolia is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Anatolia station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Avanos bus station via Edirne bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
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 which takes 21h 52m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Sofia to Anatolia, including transfers.
Sofia to Anatolia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus 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 bus which takes 21h 52m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3.000 ₺ - 7.500 ₺ and takes 24h 41m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Anatolia, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Anatolia via Edirne bus station and Avanos bus station in around 21h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Anatolia via Istanbul(Halkali), Ankara Gar, and Yenifakili in around 24h 41m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺9,000–23,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,189
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,325
- Single Room
- ₺4,189
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,044
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Yenifakili
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺320–460
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yerköy to Himmetdede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺180–250
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,189
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,325
- Single Room
- ₺4,189
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,044
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdede
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺370–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,552
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–4,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Anatolia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Edirne 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.
There are three+ hotels available in Anatolia.











