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.
Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Konya Airport (KYA)plane SOF - KYA
8h 10m₺3,194–17,231Train via Konya
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Konyatrain Hst
22h 14m₺1,457–2,122Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Konyatrain Yht
19h 7m₺1,754–5,697Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Konyabus
19h 29m₺2,849–4,300Drive 1,150.8 km
- Drive from Sofia to Konyacar 1,150.8 km
12h 38m₺8,780–12,682
Sofia to Konya by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Konya is to train via Konya which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 22h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Konya is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Konya. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Konya via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
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 19h 7m.
The distance between Sofia and Konya is 970 km. The road distance is 1150.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Konya without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Sofia to Konya, including transfers.
Sofia to Konya bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Konya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Konya is to fly which takes 8h 10m and costs 3.100 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.700 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 19h 7m, you could also bus, which costs 2.800 ₺ - 4.300 ₺ and takes 19h 29m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Konya, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Konya Airport (KYA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Konya via Halkali in around 19h 7m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Konya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–25,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Konya Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–17,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,197
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,330
- Single Room
- ₺4,197
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,048
Train from Halkali to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,500
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺450–650
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺450–650
- 1st Class
- ₺490–650
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,400–3,900
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,113
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Konya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,600–2,400
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Konya bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sofia to Konya train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Konya is 1151 km. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Sofia to Konya.
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