Sofia to Bursa by train
Bursa lies 553 km (344 mi) south-east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Bulgaria and Turkey rail, over roughly 675 km (419 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sofia | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.2 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Sofia-Sever | Piribeyler railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
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 Bursa
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bursa
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Sofia?
553 km (344 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sofia; by road roughly 675 km (419 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Bursa by train?
About 6 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Bursa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.