There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Sivas by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenlerbus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
15h 57m₺2,551–3,358Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sivasbus
24h 39m₺1,684–3,100Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Sivas bus stationbus FlixBus KK0634B / ...
24h 17m₺2,988–4,175Drive 1,423.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sivascar 1,423.6 km
14h 45m₺9,721–14,041Fly to Sivas Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sivas Airport (VAS)plane SOF - VAS
10h 29m₺2,256–13,196Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain Yht
21h 18m₺1,989–6,008Fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, bus
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)plane SOF - ASR
- Take the bus from Kayseri bus station to Sivas bus stationbus
9h 53m₺5,216–9,426
Sofia to Sivas by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sivas is to bus and train which costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.400 ₺ and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sivas is to fly and bus which takes 9h 53m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 9.500 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Sivas station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Sivas bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station and İstanbul Dudullu bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sivas. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Sivas via Halkali, Yenikapi and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
The distance between Sofia and Sivas is 1642 km. The road distance is 1423.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sivas without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 57m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 15h 57m to get from Sofia to Sivas, including transfers.
Sofia to Sivas bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia to Sivas train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sivas is to bus via Istanbul which takes 24h 17m and costs 2.900 ₺ - 4.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 10h 29m, you could also train, which costs 1.900 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 21h 18m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sivas, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Sivas bus station via Istanbul Büyük Otogari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and İstanbul Dudullu bus station in around 24h 17m. Alternatively, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sivas Airport (VAS) 3 times a day.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Sivas Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,900–20,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–18,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Sivas Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,200–13,000
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–11,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kayseri Erkilet Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺4,300–15,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,100
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–3,843
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Double Room
- ₺2,133
- Single Room
- ₺3,843
- Four Person Room
- ₺1,876
- Phone
- 0545 792 30 02
- info@luksyonca.com.tr
- Website
- luksyonca.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200
- Schedules at
- luksyonca.com.tr
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,500
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,300
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- kamilkoc@kamilkoc.com.tr
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from İstanbul Dudullu bus station to Sivas bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Kayseri bus station to Sivas bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺400–550
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Sofia to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,900
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺750–950
Bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sivas
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺900–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Sivas bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sivas is 1h ahead of Sofia. It is currently 5:40 PM in Sofia and 6:40 PM in Sivas.
Sofia to Sivas train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sivas is 1424 km. It takes approximately 14h 45m to drive from Sofia to Sivas.
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