There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Erciyes by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SOF - ASR
6h 26m₺3,840–16,845Train via Ankara
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 Kayseritrain Ic
25h 54m₺2,757–6,882Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Kayseri bus stationbus FlixBus KK06134
22h 18m₺4,813–5,713Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendiktrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain Hst
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain Ic
25h 24m₺3,166–7,538Drive 1,337.4 km
- Drive from Sofia to Erciyescar 1,337.4 km
12h 27m₺10,400–15,022Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Kayseribus
23h 20m₺3,872–5,450
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Erciyes is to train via Ankara which costs 2.700 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Erciyes is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Erciyes station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Kayseri bus station via Edirne bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Erciyes. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kayseri via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul(Pendik) and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
The distance between Sofia and Erciyes is 1138 km. The road distance is 1337.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Erciyes without a car is to bus which takes 22h 18m and costs 4.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Sofia to Erciyes, including transfers.
Sofia to Erciyes bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Erciyes train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Erciyes is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 4.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 22h 18m, you could also train, which costs 3.100 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 25h 24m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Erciyes, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Erciyes via Edirne bus station and Kayseri bus station in around 22h 18m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–19,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,125
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,289
- Single Room
- ₺4,125
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,013
Train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,125
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,289
- Single Room
- ₺4,125
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,013
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 Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- 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
- ₺2,513
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Edirne bus station to Kayseri bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,250
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,500–2,100
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,400
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Erciyes bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Edirne Bus Station.
Sofia to Erciyes train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Erciyes is 1337 km. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Sofia to Erciyes.
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