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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
    7h 52m
    ₺3,537–13,473

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain train
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    40h 30m
    ₺2,177–6,659

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia 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, bus via Sivas

    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 Rahovatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bitlis bus station to Van bus stationbus bus
    39h 52m
    ₺3,587–8,277

  5. Drive 2,062.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Vancar car 2,062.9 km
    24h 53m
    ₺14,410–20,814

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    35h 45m
    ₺2,275–4,568

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus N1999
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK0122B
    35h 45m
    ₺3,346–5,951

Sofia to Van by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration35h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₺2,275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Van bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 35h 45m.

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