Ankara to Sofia by train
Travelling from Ankara to Sofia by train takes about 23h 45m, run by FlixBus, Havaist + Metro, Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. A quicker option we found is flight, at 3h 50m.
Recommended route
$133
23h 45m·4 transfers
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1busAnkara → İstanbul Dudullu
FlixBus - 2busİstanbul Dudullu → Istanbul
Havaist + Metro - 3busIstanbul → KabakçaAirport shuttle bus
- 4trainKabakça → Istanbul
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 5busİstanbul Esenler → SofiaFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $133 | 23h 45m | 4 transfers |
| Recommended | $98 | 3h 50m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Ankara to Sofia by train: common questions
How long does Ankara to Sofia take by train?
About 23h 45m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Ankara to Sofia?
The best price in our latest check was $133. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Ankara to Sofia?
FlixBus, Havaist + Metro, Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 3h 50m. It is cheaper too, at $191.
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