There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Plevne by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SOF - ESB
6h 53m₺6,408–11,240Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
18h 11m₺1,454–5,171Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus stationbus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
15h 54m₺1,630–3,100Train via Maltepe
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Atalartrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
17h 48m₺1,512–5,263Drive 992 km
- Drive from Sofia to Plevnecar 992 km
8h 54m₺7,612–10,994Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
16h₺2,349–3,600
Sofia to Plevne by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to bus via Maltepe which costs 1.600 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 15h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Plevne. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Telekom via İstanbul Esenler bus station, İstanbul Dudullu bus station and Aşti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Plevne. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Ankara Gar via Halkali, Atalar and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
The distance between Sofia and Plevne is 887 km. The road distance is 992 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plevne without a car is to bus via Maltepe which takes 15h 54m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 3.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sofia to Plevne, including transfers.
Sofia to Plevne bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Plevne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Maltepe, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 3.100 ₺ and takes 15h 54m, you could also train via Maltepe, which costs 1.500 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Plevne, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Telekom via İstanbul Esenler bus station, İstanbul Dudullu bus station, Ankara bus station, and Aşti in around 15h 54m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–12,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,171
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,315
- Single Room
- ₺4,171
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,035
Train from Halkali to Atalar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,171
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,315
- Single Room
- ₺4,171
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,035
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Ankara bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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Sofia to Plevne bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Sofia to Plevne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Plevne is 992 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Sofia to Plevne.
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