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How to get fromİzmir to Sofiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from İzmir to Sofia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ADB - SOF
    4h 19m
    $151–281

  2. Bus via Edirne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Edirnebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edrine to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 54m
    $36–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    15h
    $135

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Izmir to Eskisehirtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Eskisehir to Istanbul(Sogutlucesme)train train Hst / ...
    3. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    29h 53m
    $37–53

  5. Drive  839.6 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Sofiacar car 839.6 km
    9h 13m
    $137–198

İzmir to Sofia by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Izmir Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $135 and the journey takes 15h.

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