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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane SOF - ADB
    4h 16m
    ₺7,984–13,945

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Eskisehirtrain train Hst / ...
    3. Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmirtrain train Ic
    27h 43m
    ₺1,844–5,801

  3. Bus via Bursa

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus bus
    16h 51m
    ₺6,074–6,374

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kavala to Mytileneferry ferry Bsf
    3. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    18h 4m
    ₺8,371–13,990

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrinebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edrine to Menemenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Menemen Garaj to Otogar Benzinlikbus bus 660 / ...
    18h 49m

  6. Drive  831.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to İzmircar car 831.8 km
    9h 28m
    ₺6,799–9,821

Sofia to İzmir by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,844Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 611.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and İzmir, Turkey?

SunExpress and Pegasus Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to İzmir bus station via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, Bursa bus station, and Konakoğlu rest station in around 16h 51m.

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