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How to get fromVan to Sofiaby plane, bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Van to Sofia by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAN - SOF
    6h 29m
    $174–705

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    40h 38m
    $48–62

  3. Bus, train via Yıldızeli

    1. Take the bus from Van to Yıldızelibus bus
    2. Take the train from Yildizeli to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 10m
    $79–100

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvantaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tatvan to Sivastrain train
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain train Yht
    4. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    40h 29m
    $154–210

  5. Drive 2,062.9 km

    1. Drive from Van to Sofiacar car 2,062.9 km
    24h 47m
    $325–470

  6. Bus via Istanbul

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus bus FlixBus N1999
    34h 30m
    $50–78

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 19 / ...
    35h
    $60–70

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Van, Turkey and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van to Sofia via Istanbul Otogari and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 34h 30m.

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