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How to get from Sofya to Trapezitsa

  • 194 km as the crow flies

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We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Trapezitsa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 51h 01m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 194 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

194 km

Sofya to Trapezitsa: cheapest or fastest?

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€13751h 01m · 4 transfers · train, bus
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  1. 1
    Sofya → Istanbultrain
    TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·15h 06m
  2. 2
    Istanbul → Byalabus
    ArdaTur·7h 30m
  3. 3
    Byala → Karlovotrain
    Bulgarian State Railways·4h 52m
  4. 4
    Karlovo → Tsareva Livadatrain
    Bulgarian State Railways·2h 32m
  5. 5
    Tsareva Livada → Trapezitsatrain
    Bulgarian State Railways·31m

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Ticket prices on this route

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Operators seen on these journeys

TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Sofya-IstanbulBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-ByalaBook →Bulgarian State RailwaysByala-Karlovo, Karlovo-Tsareva Livada, Tsareva Livada-TrapezitsaBook →

On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Bulgarian State Railways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Sofya to Trapezitsa works

Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Sofya to Istanbul, about 15h 6m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Byala (7h 30m). Transfer in Byala and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Karlovo (4h 52m). Transfer in Karlovo and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Tsareva Livada (2h 32m). Transfer in Tsareva Livada and continue by Bulgarian State Railways train on to Trapezitsa (31 min). In total it's roughly €137 over 51h 1m, 4 transfers.

Sofya to Trapezitsa: common questions

How long does it take to get from Sofya to Trapezitsa?

The most useful route takes about 51h 01m by train, bus, 4 transfers.

Is there a train from Sofya to Trapezitsa?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a bus from Sofya to Trapezitsa?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Trapezitsa from Sofya?

About 194 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Sofya to Trapezitsa cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €137. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Sofya to Trapezitsa?

On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Bulgarian State Railways.

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya to Trapezitsa?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, Bulgarian State Railways

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026

Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026