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How to get fromBalchik to Sofiaby plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Balchik to Sofia by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    3h 8m
    $170–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balchik to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $18–55

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Balchik to Varnashuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    9h
    $92–126

  4. Drive  476.2 km

    1. Drive from Balchik to Sofiacar car 476.2 km
    5h 42m
    $77–111

  5. Bus via Varna

    1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 3532 / ...
    9h 9m
    $36–62

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Balchik kv. Levski to Varnabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shumen to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    9h 45m
    $18–30

Balchik to Sofia by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Balchik, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air flies from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Balchik to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–55 and the journey takes 8h 15m.

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