The train between Sofia and Kars takes 36h 59m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Sofia to Kars. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Sofia and Kars. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 36h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kars. However, there are services departing from Sofia station and arriving at Kars station via Halkalı. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Sofia to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Kars train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Kars station.
The distance between Sofia and Kars is 1,654.6 km. The road distance is 2,262 km.
You can take a train from Sofia to Kars via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme, and Sivas in around 36h 59m.
