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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Sofia is to train and bus and night train which costs $80 - $200 and takes 33h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $100 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Buchurest and Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 33m.

How far is it from Bath to Sofia?

The distance between Bath and Sofia is 2234 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 11m and costs $80 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Bath to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Sofia bus from?

Bath to Sofia bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bath to Sofia?

The best way to get from Bath to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 42h 33m.

Where does the Bath to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bath and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Bath. It is currently 5:25 PM in Bath and 7:25 PM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2100+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bath 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 Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRS - SOF
6h 44m
$104–279
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
33h 11m
$81–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
24h 21m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
7h 49m
$151–420
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
8h 21m
$100–327
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
8h 27m
$96–352
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
8h 57m
$105–380
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LGW - SOF
8h 48m
$113–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
4. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
42h 33m
$196–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
44h 49m
$176–405
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Motrubusferry
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 2h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
25h 30m
$503–740

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

6Weekly Planes

4h 47mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,234.4 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Ryanair flies from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 42h 33m.

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