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How to get fromSofia to Cappadociaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Cappadocia by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV)plane plane SOF - NAV
    7h 42m
    ₺11,289–22,892

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    3. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus
    23h 24m
    ₺1,944–6,425

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    2. Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK06134
    20h 56m
    ₺3,713–4,213

  4. Drive  1,277.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Cappadociacar car 1,277.1 km
    11h 23m
    ₺9,931–14,345

  5. Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane plane SOF - ASR
    2. Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus
    8h 9m
    ₺3,690–17,045

  6. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Göremebus bus
    22h 14m
    ₺3,122–4,550

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain train Yht
    3. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Göreme bus stationbus bus
    23h 24m
    ₺1,944–6,425

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    3. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Himmetdedetrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Himmetdede to Cappadociataxi taxi
    25h 52m
    ₺4,024–8,375

Sofia to Cappadocia by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,944Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,082.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Göreme bus station via Edirne bus station in around 20h 56m.

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