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How to get fromSofia to Vanby plane, bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Van by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)plane plane SOF - VAN
    7h 52m
    ₺8,378–30,978

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    38h 45m
    ₺2,077–5,782

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Istanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Yildizelitrain train Yht
    3. Take the bus from Yıldızeli to Vanbus bus
    29h 30m
    ₺3,401–4,458

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Sivastrain train Yht
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Tatvantrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Tatvan to Vantaxi taxi
    38h 36m
    ₺6,837–12,200

  5. Drive 2,062.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Vancar car 2,062.9 km
    24h 53m
    ₺14,574–21,051

  6. Bus via Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    34h
    ₺2,175–3,568

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    34h
    ₺3,139–5,402

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₺8,208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Van via İstanbul Esenler bus station and Istanbul Otogari in around 34h.

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