What is the cheapest way to get from Apolda to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Apolda to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 23h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apolda to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Apolda to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $95 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Apolda and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Apolda to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Apolda, Busbahnhof and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Weimar Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.

How far is it from Apolda to Sofia?

The distance between Apolda and Sofia is 1388 km. The road distance is 1513.9 km.

How do I travel from Apolda to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Apolda to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 49m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Apolda to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Apolda to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apolda to Sofia bus from?

Apolda to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Weimar Bus Station.

Where does the Apolda to Sofia bus arrive?

Apolda to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Apolda and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Apolda. It is currently 8:22 PM in Apolda and 9:22 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Apolda to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Apolda to Sofia is 1514 km. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Apolda to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 327+ hotels available in Sofia.

Apolda to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Apolda to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Apolda to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LEJ - SOF
7h 58m
$170–405
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naumburg(Saale)Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
23h 49m
$82–139
Drive 1,513.9 km
1. Drive from Apolda to Sofiacar 1,513.9 km
15h 57m
$250–361
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
8h 18m
$155–379
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Apolda to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
7h 43m
$106–311
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NUE - SOF
7h 5m
$95–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weimar Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
26h 4m
$100–150
Train, bus via Niš
1. Take the train from Naumburg(Saale)Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
28h 35m
$142–267
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Apolda to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
15h 53m
$330–1,274

Apolda to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

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23h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,387.6 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Apolda, Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Weimar Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 24h 30m.

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