What is the cheapest way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria is to bus and train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 33h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $60 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Trabzon and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Trabzon to Bulgaria. However, there are services departing from Trabzon and arriving at Sofia via Istanbul Samandira Tesis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.

How far is it from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

The distance between Trabzon and Bulgaria is 1384 km. The road distance is 1600.3 km.

How do I travel from Trabzon to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 24h 26m and costs $40 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trabzon to Bulgaria bus from?

Trabzon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Trabzon station.

Bus or fly from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $60 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 24h 26m.

Where does the Trabzon to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Trabzon to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Samandira Tesis station.

What is the time difference between Trabzon and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h behind Trabzon. It is currently 8:19 AM in Trabzon and 7:19 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Trabzon to Bulgaria is 1600 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Trabzon to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Trabzon to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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 Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)TZX - SOF
6h 13m
$60–248
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to İstanbul Esenler
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
33h 7m
$38–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia
24h 26m
$41–80
Bus, train via Sivas
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Erzincan
2. Take the train from Erzincan to Sivas
3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
35h 45m
Drive 1,600.3 km
1. Drive from Trabzon to Sofia1,600.3 km
18h 5m
$253–365
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Varna Airport (VAR)TZX - VAR
6h 32m
$294–711
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TZX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 10m
$178–533
Bus via Istanbul
1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationFlixBus KK5527 / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
29h 37m
$62–77

Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,383.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Trabzon, Turkey and Bulgaria?

SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trabzon to Sofia via Istanbul Samandira Tesis in around 24h 26m.

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