There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Kayseri 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
7h 6m₺3,184–15,826Train via Ankara #2
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Kayseritrain Ic
29h 13m₺1,634–2,319Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseribus
20h 53m₺2,815–4,765Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Kayseritrain Ic
25h 5m₺2,486–6,745Drive 1,326 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kaysericar 1,326 km
12h 15m₺10,675–15,419Train via Ankara
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Yht
- Take the train from Ankara to Kayseritrain
26h 11m₺1,874–5,772
Sofia to Kayseri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kayseri is to train via Ankara which costs 1.600 ₺ - 2.400 ₺ and takes 29h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kayseri is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kayseri via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kayseri. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kayseri via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Sivas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
The distance between Sofia and Kayseri is 1124 km. The road distance is 1326 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kayseri without a car is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Sofia to Kayseri, including transfers.
Sofia to Kayseri bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kayseri is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.800 ₺ and takes 20h 53m, you could also train, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 25h 5m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kayseri, 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 to Kayseri via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul Otogari, and Kayseri in around 20h 53m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–16,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–17,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–19,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–21,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,173
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,316
- Single Room
- ₺4,173
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,036
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺290–410
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,173
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,316
- Single Room
- ₺4,173
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,036
Train from Halkali to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺430–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Kayseri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,500
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,700–2,500
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Kayseri bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Kayseri is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 11:54 AM in Sofia and 12:54 PM in Kayseri.
Sofia to Kayseri train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kayseri is 1326 km. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Sofia to Kayseri.
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