There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Trabzon by plane, bus, train, 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 Trabzon Airport (TZX)plane SOF - TZX
6h 12m₺6,500–17,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzonbus
26h 50m₺1,625–5,155Train, bus via Sivas
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
- Take the train from Sivas to Erzincantrain
- Take the bus from Erzincan bus station to Trabzon bus stationbus
33h 3m₺3,316–7,864Drive 1,602.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Trabzoncar 1,602.1 km
18h 7m₺12,293–17,756Bus via Летище София
- Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Station to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzonbus
27h 47m₺4,975–7,425Bus #2
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Bursa Terminal Busbus Citylines 40
- Take the bus from Bursa to Trabzonbus
31h 30m₺3,180–5,788Train, bus
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Trabzonbus
31h 35m₺1,675–7,558
Sofia to Trabzon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Trabzon is to bus which costs 1.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 26h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Trabzon is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Trabzon. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Trabzon via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 50m.
The distance between Sofia and Trabzon is 1381 km. The road distance is 1602.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Trabzon without a car is to bus which takes 26h 50m and costs 1.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Sofia to Trabzon, including transfers.
Sofia to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Trabzon is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs 6.500 ₺ - 17.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.600 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 26h 50m.
Sofia to Trabzon bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Trabzon is 1602 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Sofia to Trabzon.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Trabzon, Turkey?
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trabzon Airport (TZX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Trabzon via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Istanbul Otogari in around 26h 50m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Trabzon Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- ₺750–4,171
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,315
- Single Room
- ₺4,171
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,035
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–2,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Erzincan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- 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
- 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 Erzincan bus station to Trabzon bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺420–600
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
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