Sofia to Adana by train
Adana lies 1,204 km (748 mi) south-east of Sofia, 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 Bulgaria and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,469 km (912 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sofia | Adana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Sofia-Sever | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Adana
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 trains from Sofia to Adana
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Staying in Adana
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (19), and 7 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,784 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Adana
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Common questions
How far is Adana from Sofia?
1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sofia; by road roughly 1,469 km (912 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Adana 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 Sofia and Adana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Adana?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Adana?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Adana, 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.