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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $95 - $230 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Buchurest and Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 58m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Sofia?

The distance between Basingstoke and Sofia is 2119 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 11m and costs $70 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Sofia bus from?

Basingstoke to Sofia bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Bus or fly from Basingstoke to Sofia?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $220 and takes 40h 58m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Sofia bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Sofia bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 11:02 PM in Basingstoke and 1:02 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Sofia.

Basingstoke to Sofia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Sofia by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
7h 16m
$113–254
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever461 / ...
33h 11m
$73–206
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
22h 59m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
7h 33m
$83–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
8h 4m
$95–225
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
8h 3m
$155–280
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
8h 35m
$84–281
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
8h 22m
$127–469
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
4. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
40h 58m
$193–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
44h 17m
$160–324
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Motru
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
24h 8m
$481–709

Basingstoke to Sofia by train and bus

1Weekly Services

44h 17mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Sofia.

Launch map view

Distance: 2,119.3 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 40h 58m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.