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

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There are 7 ways to get from Van to Sofia by plane, bus, taxi, train, 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
    $207–658

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    $85–136

  3. Bus via Haskovo

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haskovo Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    34h
    $102–145

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Van to Tatvan Gartaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tatvan Gar to Sivastrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbul(Pendik)train train Hst
    4. Take the train from Pendik to Mustafa Kemaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    40h 13m
    $199–251

  5. Drive  2,062.9 km

    1. Drive from Van to Sofiacar car 2,062.9 km
    24h 42m
    $325–470

  6. Bus #2

    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
    $95–136

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain train
    40h 38m
    $86–120

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

Turkish Airlines flies from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van to Sofia Central Bus Station via Istanbul and Haskovo Central Bus Station in around 34h.

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