There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Kapıkule by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Kapikule
5h 50m₺855–1,020Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Kapikule
7h 1m₺636–885Drive 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 Sofia to Kapıkule is to train which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs 2.600 ₺ - 3.900 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia 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 Sofia and Kapıkule is 336 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Sofia to Kapıkule, including transfers.
Sofia to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kapıkule is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 600 ₺ - 900 ₺ and takes 7h 1m.
Sofia to Kapıkule bus services, operated by Municipality of Stara Zagora, arrive at Stara Zagora station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kapıkule is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Sofia to Kapıkule.
What companies run services between Sofia, 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, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Sofia to Kapikule once daily. Tickets cost ₺350–550 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Sofia to Kapikule
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺350–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- 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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