There are 4 ways to get from Rustavi to Sofia by plane, bus, 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
best- Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)TBS - SOF
6h 14m$159–350Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
43h 59m$53–101Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
42h 56m$63–83Drive 2,181.8 km
- Drive from Rustavi to Sofia2,181.8 km
25h 46m$344–497
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rustavi to Sofia is to bus via Istanbul which costs $60 - $85 and takes 42h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Rustavi to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $350.
The distance between Rustavi and Sofia is 1808 km. The road distance is 2181.8 km.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Sofia without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 42h 56m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Rustavi to Sofia, including transfers.
The best way to get from Rustavi to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs $60 - $85 and takes 42h 56m.
Sofia is 2h behind Rustavi. It is currently 2:46 AM in Rustavi and 12:46 AM in Sofia.
Yes, the driving distance between Rustavi to Sofia is 2182 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Rustavi to Sofia.
There are 2131+ hotels available in Sofia.
What companies run services between Rustavi, Georgia and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rustavi-Pass to Sofia via Navtlughi, Metro Station Samgori, Ortachala Central Bus Station, Ortachala Bus Station, Istanbul Aksaray, Yusufpaşa, Sultanahmet, and Istanbul Esenler in around 42h 56m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–400
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Tbilisi International Airport to Sofia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Aksaray
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–48
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $30–45
Bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–48
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $30–40
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–42
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $18–22
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29
- Schedules at
- polazak.rs
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