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 via Svilengrad
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Svilengradtrain Ic
5h 53m₺294–433Drive 295.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kapikulecar 295.5 km
2h 36m₺3,023–4,366Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Kapikuletrain Ic
7h 55m₺470–700
Sofia to Kapikule by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kapikule is to train via Svilengrad which costs 290 ₺ - 440 ₺ and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kapikule is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs 3.000 ₺ - 4.400 ₺.
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 Sofia and arriving at Kapikule. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
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 Sofia 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 via Svilengrad, which costs 290 ₺ - 440 ₺ and takes 5h 53m.
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 Sofia to Svilengrad 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₺230–350 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺230–350
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺230–330
- 1st Class
- ₺270–350
Train from Sofia to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺250–370
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺250–350
- 1st Class
- ₺290–370
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺900–1,300
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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 Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kapikule is 295 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Sofia to Kapikule.
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