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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Bursa

Composite routes from Sofia to Bursa

Cheapest
6 h 46 min
Car
703 km.
from $38
Fastest
1 h 22 min
Plane
Other
13 h 9 min
Bus
553 km.
from €23.77
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$252.67–$821.18

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.17–$303.21

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$404.27

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.95–$91.96
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.15–$3.03

Bus operators

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
info@alparturizm.com.tr
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.00–$37.90

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.16–$21.48

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
iletisim@uludagturizm.com.tr
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.74–$21.48
Bus from Gebze to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.90
Bus from Sofia to Gemlik
Ave. Duration:
11h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$36.64

Burulaş

Phone:
+90 (224) 452 52 44
Email:
burulas@burulas.com.tr
Website:
bus.burulas.com.tr/
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bursa?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bursa is to bus which costs $22.83 - $42.39 and takes 13h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Bursa?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bursa is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bursa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Bursa. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Bursa via Istanbul Otogar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bursa?

The distance between Sofia and Bursa is 750 km. The road distance is 702.6 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Bursa without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bursa without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 12h 9m and costs $21.74 - $51.09 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bursa?

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Sofia to Bursa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bursa bus from?

Sofia to Bursa bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.

Where does the Sofia to Bursa bus arrive?

Sofia to Bursa bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bursa?

Bursa is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 09:55 in Sofia and 10:55 in Bursa.

Can I drive from Sofia to Bursa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bursa is 703 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Sofia to Bursa.

Where can I stay near Bursa?

There are 147+ hotels available in Bursa. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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