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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Van by plane, bus, train, 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
    9h 12m
    ₺10,622–34,298

  2. Train, bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halkali to Konyatrain train Yht
    3. Take the train from Konya to Ilgıntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ilgın bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    43h 46m
    ₺3,584–8,281

  3. 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
    ₺4,175–6,655

  4. Train, bus via Sivas

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendiktrain train
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Sivastrain train Hst
    4. Take the bus from Sivas to Vanbus bus
    34h 21m
    ₺4,026–8,994

  5. Drive 2,062.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Vancar car 2,062.9 km
    24h 48m
    ₺15,700–22,678

  6. 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
    ₺4,649–6,700

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Vanbus bus
    38h 45m
    ₺4,225–9,078

Sofia to Van by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket₺3,584Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

Turkish Airlines and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 4 times a day. 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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