There are 7 ways to get from Trabzon to Sofia 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 Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TZX - SOF
4h 38m$130–350Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
27h 21m$33–107Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 51m$50–116Bus, train via Sivas
- Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus
- Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain
- Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
34h 54m$70–102Drive 1,600.3 km
- Drive from Trabzon to Sofiacar 1,600.3 km
18h 2m$253–365Bus #2
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
29h 8m$73–115Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
33h 29m$34–91
Trabzon to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trabzon to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $30 - $95 and takes 33h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Trabzon to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $130 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Trabzon to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Trabzon and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Istanbul and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.
The distance between Trabzon and Sofia is 1379 km. The road distance is 1600.3 km.
The best way to get from Trabzon to Sofia without a car is to bus via Haskovo which takes 26h 51m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Trabzon to Sofia, including transfers.
Trabzon to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Trabzon station.
The best way to get from Trabzon to Sofia is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $130 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Haskovo, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 26h 51m.
Trabzon to Sofia bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trabzon to Sofia is 1600 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Trabzon to Sofia.
What companies run services between Trabzon, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trabzon to Sofia Central Bus Station via Istanbul and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 26h 51m.
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Trabzon Airport to Sofia Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Erzincan to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkalı to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–70
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $45–70
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–70
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $45–70
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–65
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $45–65
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–47
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $30–45
Bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $44–70
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- $45–70
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