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How to get fromSofia to Tbilisiby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Tbilisi by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane plane SOF - TBS
    8h 46m
    $153–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Samandira Tesisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Ortachala Bus Stationbus bus
    36h 10m
    $75–153

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    3. Take the bus from Ankara to Ortachala Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 53m
    $86–187

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Vladimir Pavlovtrain train Ic
    2. Take the car ferry from Burgas to Batumicarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Batumi to Tbilisitrain train 803 / ...
    2d 23h
    $277–336

  5. Bus via Vladikavkaz

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Vladikavkaz 1 Bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vladikavkaz 1 Bus station to Ortachala Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 18m

  6. Drive 2,154.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Tbilisicar car 2,154.8 km
    25h 23m
    $340–491

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,803.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tbilisi, Georgia?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ortachala Bus Station via Istanbul Otogari, Samandira Tesis, and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 36h 10m.

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