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 - $95 and takes 33h 36m.

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 4h 55m and costs $75 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Trabzon and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Trabzon to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Trabzon and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Istanbul and Haskovo Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

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 via Haskovo which takes 26h 58m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 4h 55m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Haskovo, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 26h 58m.

Where does the Trabzon to Bulgaria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Trabzon to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Trabzon to Bulgaria is 1600 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Trabzon to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Trabzon to Bulgaria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Trabzon to Bulgaria by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TZX - SOF
4h 55m
$78–377
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
33h 36m
$37–94
Bus via Haskovo
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus
3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 58m
$53–120
Bus, train via Sivas
1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain
3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht
4. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
35h 46m
$64–95
Drive 1,600.3 km
1. Drive from Trabzon to Sofiacar 1,600.3 km
18h 7m
$252–365
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane TZX - VAR
6h 12m
$301–936
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TZX - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
7h 50m
$83–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
27h 51m
$45–114
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK5527 / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
28h 24m
$75–115

Trabzon to Bulgaria by bus

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Distance: 1,383.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Trabzon, Turkey and Bulgaria?

Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trabzon to Serdika via Istanbul, Haskovo Central Bus Station, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 26h 58m.

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