İzmir to Sofia by train
Travelling from İzmir to Sofia by train takes about 21h 35m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 2h 30m.
Recommended route
$141
21h 35m·3 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
- 1trainİzmir → Çukurhüseyin
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2trainÇukurhüseyin → BalıkesirTCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.
- 3busBalıkesir → İstanbul Esenler
FlixBus - 4busİstanbul Esenler → SofiaFlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $141 | 21h 35m | 3 transfers |
| Recommended | $99 | 2h 30m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
İzmir to Sofia by train: common questions
How long does İzmir to Sofia take by train?
About 21h 35m, 3 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from İzmir to Sofia?
The best price in our latest check was $141. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from İzmir to Sofia?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 2h 30m. It is cheaper too, at $99.
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