There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Samsun by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF)plane SOF - SZF
- Take the bus from Çarşamba to Samsunbus
10h 26m₺4,011–14,475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain Yht
- Take the train from Yıldızeli to Samsuntrain
28h 28m₺2,586–6,819Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Edirne Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Samsun bus stationbus FlixBus KK5544
21h 41m₺3,762–4,262Drive 1,276.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Samsuncar 1,276.9 km
13h 27m₺9,776–14,121Fly to Amasya, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Amasya (MZH)plane SOF - MZH
- Take the bus from Merzifon to Samsunbus
10h 2m₺7,966–25,137Fly to Sinop Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sinop Airport (NOP)plane SOF - NOP
- Take the bus from Sinop to Samsunbus
13h 40m₺6,776–23,432Fly to Ordu - Giresun Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ordu - Giresun Airport (OGU)plane SOF - OGU
- Take the bus from Ordu bus station to Zorlupark Söğütlü rest stationbus
- Take the bus from Zorlupark Söğütlü rest station to Samsun bus stationbus
10h 46m₺4,009–15,960Fly to Tokat, train
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tokat (TJK)plane SOF - TJK
- Take the train from Turhal to Samsuntrain
12h 20m₺4,987–17,434Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Samsunbus
23h₺3,122–4,550Train, bus
- Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain Ic
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Edirne Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Edirne bus station to Samsun bus stationbus
24h 32m₺2,776–3,359
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Samsun is to train and bus which costs 2.700 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 24h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Samsun is to fly and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 26.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Samsun station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Samsun bus station via Edirne bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Samsun. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Samsun via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme and Yıldızeli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.
The distance between Sofia and Samsun is 1174 km. The road distance is 1276.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Samsun without a car is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 4.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Sofia to Samsun, including transfers.
Sofia to Samsun bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Samsun is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 4.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 28h 28m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Samsun, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Samsun bus station via Edirne bus station in around 21h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Samsun via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Yıldızeli in around 28h 28m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Samsun-Çarşamba Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Amasya via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–24,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Sinop Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 7m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₺9,500–33,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Sinop Airport via Izmir, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–22,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ordu - Giresun Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–24,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Tokat via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–24,000
- 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
- ₺750–4,206
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,335
- Single Room
- ₺4,206
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,053
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizeli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yıldızeli to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺390–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Turhal to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺260–360
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 532 8888
- [email protected]
- Website
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Çarşamba to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺85–120
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Merzifon to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–180
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
Bus from Sinop to Samsun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺170–220
- Schedules at
- aliosmanulusoy.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Samsun bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Edirne Bus Station.
Sofia to Samsun train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Samsun is 1277 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Sofia to Samsun.
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