There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Plevne by plane, bus, train, 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 Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SOF - ESB
6h 58m₺2,807–15,404Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
18h 11m₺1,454–5,183Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
16h₺2,449–3,600Drive 992 km
- Drive from Sofia to Plevnecar 992 km
8h 54m₺8,118–11,725Bus via Armada
- Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N1999
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Ankara Söğütgözübus
16h 33m₺1,715–3,195Train #2
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
18h 11m₺1,454–5,183
Sofia to Plevne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to bus via Armada which costs 1.700 ₺ - 3.200 ₺ and takes 16h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Plevne. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Dışkapı Hastanesi via Istanbul Otogari and Güvenpark Kızılay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Plevne. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Ankara Gar via Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
The distance between Sofia and Plevne is 886 km. The road distance is 992 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plevne without a car is to bus which takes 16h and costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Sofia to Plevne, including transfers.
Sofia to Plevne bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Plevne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Plevne is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs 2.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2.400 ₺ - 3.600 ₺ and takes 16h, you could also train, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 5.500 ₺ and takes 18h 11m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Plevne, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Dışkapı Hastanesi via Istanbul Otogari, Ankara, and Güvenpark Kızılay in around 16h.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–20,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–16,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,300–18,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,184
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,322
- Single Room
- ₺4,184
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
Train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,184
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,322
- Single Room
- ₺4,184
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,042
Train from Halkali to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,400
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,800–4,200
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺4,098
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +90 212 658 18 51
- info@alparturizm.com.tr
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
Bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,900
- Website
- Alpar Turizm
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- info@varan.com.tr
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Esenler to Ankara Söğütgözü
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Plevne bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Plevne is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 8:00 AM in Sofia and 9:00 AM in Plevne.
Sofia to Plevne train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Plevne is 992 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Sofia to Plevne.
There are 244+ hotels available in Plevne.