There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Kapikule by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapikulebus
5h 39m₺900–1,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Kapikuletrain Ic
6h 22m₺470–650Drive 295.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kapikulecar 295.5 km
2h 36m₺2,958–4,273Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Kapikulebus
6h 7m
Sofia to Kapikule by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kapikule is to train which costs 470 ₺ - 650 ₺ and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kapikule is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Kapikule. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Poduyane and arriving at Kapikule. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Sofia and Kapikule is 316 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapikule without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs 900 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapikule takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Sofia to Kapikule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapikule is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs 900 ₺ - 1.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 470 ₺ - 650 ₺ and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kapikule, 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, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Kapikule twice daily. Tickets cost ₺240–360 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Turkish Railways (TCDD) also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Poduyane to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺240–360
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺240–340
- 1st Class
- ₺280–360
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Poduyane to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺470–650
- 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
Bus from Haskovo to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–750
- Phone
- 0373 82015
- [email protected]
- Website
- harmanli.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- harmanli.bg
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Kapikule bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Kapikule station.
Sofia to Kapikule train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kapikule station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kapikule is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Sofia to Kapikule.
There are 121+ hotels available in Kapikule.