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

The cheapest way to get from Side to Bulgaria is to bus and train which costs $45 - $95 and takes 29h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Side to Bulgaria is to fly and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $85 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Side and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Side to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Manavgat and arriving at Sofia via İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.

How far is it from Side to Bulgaria?

The distance between Side and Bulgaria is 997 km. The road distance is 1237.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Side to Bulgaria without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 23h 7m and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Side to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Side to Bulgaria bus from?

Side to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Antalya Net Seyahat, depart from Manavgat station.

Bus or fly from Side to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Side to Bulgaria is to bus via Istanbul which takes 23h 7m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $460 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Side to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Side to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Antalya Net Seyahat, arrive at Istanbul Esenler station.

Can I drive from Side to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Side to Bulgaria is 1237 km. It takes approximately 14h 15m to drive from Side to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2257+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Side to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Side to Bulgaria by bus, tram, plane, train, or car

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Bus, tram, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Manavgat bus station to Serik bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Serik to Aksubus
3. Take the tram from Aksu to Antalya Yenigöltram
4. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AYT - SOF
7h 57m
Bus via Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manavgat to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus FlixBus N1999
23h 7m
$46–106
Bus, train via Konya
1. Take the bus from Manavgat to Konyabus
2. Take the train from Konya to Halkalitrain Yht
3. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
25h 25m
$63–91
Drive 1,237.5 km
1. Drive from Side to Sofiacar 1,237.5 km
14h 15m
$195–282
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane AYT - VAR
10h 13m
$254–452
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AYT - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
10h 11m
$88–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manavgat to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
25h 22m
$75–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manavgat to Istanbul Esenlerbus
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
29h 22m
$47–91

Antalya Airport (AYT) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 996.6 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Side, Turkey and Bulgaria?

You can take a vehicle from Side to Sofia via Manavgat, Istanbul Esenler, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 23h 7m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and three other airlines fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a day.

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