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How to get fromSofia to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane SOF - ESB
    6h 56m
    ₺6,586–12,114

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    17h 50m
    ₺1,454–5,125

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    15h 35m
    ₺2,349–3,600

  4. Train via Maltepe

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain train
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    17h 31m
    ₺1,477–5,182

  5. Drive  993.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Ankaracar car 993.2 km
    8h 57m
    ₺7,723–11,156

  6. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus bus
    16h 24m
    ₺1,875–4,155

Sofia to Ankara by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,875Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 891.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ankara via Istanbul Otogari in around 15h 35m.

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