What is the cheapest way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria is to bus and train which costs $50 - $80 and takes 34h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $290 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Batumi and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Batumi to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Batumi Central and arriving at Sofia via Arhavi and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.

How far is it from Batumi to Bulgaria?

The distance between Batumi and Bulgaria is 1519 km. The road distance is 1804.8 km.

How do I travel from Batumi to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Arhavi which takes 28h 22m and costs $50 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Batumi to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Batumi to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Batumi to Bulgaria bus from?

Batumi to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Batumi Central station.

Bus or fly from Batumi to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Batumi to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $210 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Arhavi, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 28h 22m.

Where does the Batumi to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Batumi to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Arhavi station.

What is the time difference between Batumi and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 2h behind Batumi. It is currently 3:53 AM in Batumi and 1:53 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Batumi to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Batumi to Bulgaria is 1805 km. It takes approximately 21h 8m to drive from Batumi to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Batumi to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Batumi to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUS - SOF
6h 8m
$215–401
Bus via Arhavi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Arhavibus
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofiabus
28h 22m
$52–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Arhavibus
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Adapazarıbus
3. Take the train from Arifiye to Halkalitrain Yht
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
34h 46m
$53–78
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Batumi to Burgascarferry
2. Take the train from Vladimir Pavlov to Poduyanetrain 3620 / ...
2d 17h
$249–283
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BUS - VAR
6h 7m
$294–634
Bus
1. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Istanbul Aksaraybus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofiabus
29h 51m
$57–75
Bus via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Arhavi bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK5503
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
36h 20m
$54–94
Drive 1,804.8 km
1. Drive from Batumi to Sofiacar 1,804.8 km
21h 8m
$285–411

Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 6mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Batumi to Bulgaria.

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Distance: 1,519.1 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Batumi, Georgia and Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines, Israir, and two other airlines fly from Batumi International Airport (BUS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batumi Central to Sofia via Arhavi and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 28h 22m.

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