What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rize?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rize is to train and bus which costs 1.600 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 32h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Rize?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rize is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 18m and costs 3.400 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Rize?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Rize. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Rize via Istanbul Otogari and Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.

How far is it from Sofia to Rize?

The distance between Sofia and Rize is 1505 km. The road distance is 1679.3 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Rize without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Rize without a car is to bus via Istanbul which takes 24h 18m and costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.800 ₺.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Rize?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Sofia to Rize, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rize bus from?

Sofia to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Rize?

The best way to get from Sofia to Rize is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs 3.800 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Istanbul, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 3.800 ₺ and takes 24h 18m.

Where does the Sofia to Rize bus arrive?

Sofia to Rize bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rize?

Rize is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 1:36 PM in Sofia and 2:36 PM in Rize.

Can I drive from Sofia to Rize?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rize is 1679 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Sofia to Rize.

Where can I stay near Rize?

There are 44+ hotels available in Rize.

Sofia to Rize - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Rize by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rize–Artvin
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rize–Artvin (RZV)SOF - RZV
9h 53m
₺3,841–15,356
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalı
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationFlixBus KK5519B / ...
32h 52m
₺1,627–5,787
Bus via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Rize
24h 18m
₺2,255–3,728
Drive 1,679.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rize1,679.3 km
19h 15m
₺11,293–16,312
Fly to Trabzon Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trabzon Airport (TZX)SOF - TZX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trabzon Airport to Rize
9h 18m
₺3,481–13,296
Fly to Batumi International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Batumi International Airport (BUS)SOF - BUS
2. Take the bus from Batumi Central to Rize
11h 10m
₺9,983–17,583
Fly to Erzincan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Erzincan Airport (ERC)SOF - ERC
2. Take the bus from Erzincan bus station to Rize bus station
18h 13m
₺3,549–16,761
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Rize
25h 35m
₺1,884–3,400
Bus via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük OtogariCitylines 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Rize
27h 15m
₺2,118–3,393

Sofia to Rize by bus

14Weekly Buses

27h 15mAverage Duration

₺2,118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,504.8 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rize, Turkey?

Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Turkish Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rize–Artvin (RZV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Rize via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul Otogari, and Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 24h 18m.

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