There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Konya by plane, train, bus 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 6h 50m
Cheapest option
Train • 18h 53m
3 alternative options
Bus, train • 19h 16m
Bus • 22h
Drive • 13h 15m
Sofia to Konya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Konya is to train which costs $22 - $40 and takes 18h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Konya is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Konya. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza and arriving at Konya via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Konya. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Konya via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
The distance between Sofia and Konya is 962 km. The road distance is 1260.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Konya without a car is to train which takes 18h 53m and costs $22 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Sofia to Konya, including transfers.
Sofia to Konya bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza station.
Sofia to Konya train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Konya is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 18h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 22h.
- Distance: 962.3 km
- Duration: 6h 50m
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Konya, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Sofia to Konya twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Konya via Halkali in around 18h 53m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia to Konya via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2.500 ₺ - 11.000 ₺
- Phone
- +35929311111
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 400 ₺ - 850 ₺
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- 400 ₺ - 600 ₺
- 1st Class
- 600 ₺ - 850 ₺
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- Website
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Halkali to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 330 ₺ - 460 ₺
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Train from Eskisehir to Konya Yht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 170 ₺ - 250 ₺
- Schedules at
- tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Phone
- +3590885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.400 ₺
- Schedules at
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Knyaginya Maria Luiza to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 950 ₺ - 1.100 ₺
- Schedules at
- citylines.eu
- Phone
- +90 224 294 55 62
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Bursa bus station to Eskişehir TCDD train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 340 ₺ - 470 ₺
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 1.500 ₺ - 2.200 ₺
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 1.200 ₺ - 1.500 ₺
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 600 ₺ - 850 ₺
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Konya bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Konya station.
Sofia to Konya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Konya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Konya is 1260 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Sofia to Konya.
There are 46+ hotels available in Konya. Prices start at 347 ₺ per night.