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How to get fromTrabzon to Bulgariaby plane, bus, train, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TZX - SOF
    4h 55m
    $233–482

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trabzon to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    32h 45m
    $36–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trabzon to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 33m
    $40–79

  4. Bus, train via Sivas

    1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to Erzincan bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Erzincan to Sivastrain train
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    4. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    35h 46m
    $62–101

  5. Drive 1,600.3 km

    1. Drive from Trabzon to Sofiacar car 1,600.3 km
    18h 7m
    $252–365

  6. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane TZX - VAR
    5h 37m
    $343–1,025

  7. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Fly from Trabzon Airport (TZX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane TZX - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    6h 40m
    $191–591

  8. Bus via Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Trabzon to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    27h
    $47–61

  9. Bus via Istanbul #2

    1. Take the bus from Trabzon bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus KK5527 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia Airport Terminal 2 Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    29h 49m
    $76–117

Trabzon to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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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 Samandira Tesis, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Central Station in around 24h 33m.

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