There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Kapıkule by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule is to train which costs 900 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Kapikule via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kapikule via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Sofia and Kapıkule is 325 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.900 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Sofia to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Sofia to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Kapıkule train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 1.900 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 900 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kapıkule, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapikule once daily. Tickets cost ₺900–1,300 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Kapikule once daily. Tickets cost ₺420–600 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺900–1,300
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kapikule station.
Sofia to Kapıkule train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kapıkule is 302 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Sofia to Kapıkule.
There are 120+ hotels available in Kapıkule.