There are 4 ways to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Kapikule
6h 53m₺855–1,065Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Kapikule493
7h 53m₺715–1,065Drive 298.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kapıkule298.6 km
2h 43m₺2,649–3,826Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Stara Zagora Autoscrap to Edirne Mustafa Market
8h 15m₺2,995–4,601
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria to Kapıkule. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Edirne Mustafa Market via Stara Zagora Autoscrap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Kapıkule is 338 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule without a car is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Kapıkule is to bus which takes 6h 53m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 7h 53m.
Bulgaria to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Kapıkule is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bulgaria to Kapıkule.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Kapıkule, Turkey?
Metro Turizm operates a bus from Sofia to Kapikule once daily. Tickets cost ₺550–700 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Kapikule 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₺410–700 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
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- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Poduyane to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺410–700
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺410–600
- 1st Class
- ₺550–700
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺550–700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺550–700
- Phone
- 042605349
- avtogara_stzagora@abv.bg
- Website
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺190–650
- Schedules at
- avtogara.starazagora.bg
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- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺470–700
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺652
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
- Phone
- 044/62 48 83
- globuses@abv.bg
- Website
- globuses.com
Bus from Sofia to Stara Zagora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺702
- Website
- https://www.globuses.com/index.html
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Stara Zagora Autoscrap to Edirne Mustafa Market
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–3,900
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
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