Adana to Sofia by train
Sofia lies 1,204 km (748 mi) north-west of Adana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Bulgaria rail, over roughly 1,469 km (912 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Adana | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bulgaria |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 562 m (1,844 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Sofia-Sever |
What changes when you arrive in Sofia
Crossing from Turkey into Bulgaria: money changes from the Lira to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Adana to Sofia
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Staying in Sofia
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 785 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (602), and 16 are five-star. Across 509 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 415,858 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sofia from Adana?
1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Adana; by road roughly 1,469 km (912 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adana to Sofia by train?
About 13 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adana and Sofia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sofia?
The Lev (BGN).
Where can I stay in Sofia?
Our booking partner lists 1,815+ places to stay in Sofia, bookable on this site.
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.