Driving from Sofia to Edirne
Edirne lies 289 km (180 mi) east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 353 km (219 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sofia | Edirne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.2 million | 180,002 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Edirne
Crossing from Bulgaria into Turkey: money changes from the Lev to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book car hire from Sofia to Edirne
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Staying in Edirne
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Common questions
How far is Edirne from Sofia?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, east of Sofia; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Edirne by car?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Edirne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Edirne?
The Lira (TRY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.