There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to East Thrace by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Edirne to Lüleburgazbus
8h 31m₺2,939–4,147Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Alpullutrain
- Take the train from Alpullu to Muratlitrain Re
11h 30m₺662–908Drive 415.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to East Thracecar 415.5 km
4h 40m₺3,136–4,529Fly, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST)plane SOF - IST
- Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağbus
7h 37m₺5,453–10,994Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrinebus
- Take the bus from Edirne to Lüleburgazbus
9h 28m₺2,493–3,385
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to East Thrace is to train which costs 650 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to East Thrace is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 4.600 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to East Thrace. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Lüleburgaz via Edirne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to East Thrace. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Muratli via Alpullu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Sofia and East Thrace is 455 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to East Thrace without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Sofia to East Thrace, including transfers.
Sofia to East Thrace bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to East Thrace train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to East Thrace is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 650 ₺ - 950 ₺ and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and East Thrace, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to East Thrace via Edirne and Lüleburgaz in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to East Thrace via Alpullu and Muratli in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,800–10,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Istanbul via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–11,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Alpullu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Alpullu to Muratli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺60–90
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,200
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Tekirdağ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺600
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺490–700
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,400
Bus from Edirne to Lüleburgaz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺490–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺490–700
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to East Thrace bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Edirne Bus Station.
Sofia to East Thrace train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Alpullu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to East Thrace is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Sofia to East Thrace.
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