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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sofia is to car ferry and bus and night train and train which costs $100 - $160 and takes 42h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $75 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Belfast to Sofia?

The distance between Belfast and Sofia is 2654 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Sofia without a car is to car ferry and bus and night train and train which takes 42h 34m and costs $100 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Belfast to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Sofia bus from?

Belfast to Sofia bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Sofia bus arrive?

Belfast to Sofia bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 5:12 AM in Belfast and 7:12 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2121+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Sofia by bus, plane, car ferry, night train, train, shuttle, or busferry

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
8h 48m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BFS - SOF
10h 3m
$68–228
Car ferry, bus, night train, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
42h 34m
$101–154
Train to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LDY - SOF
15h 57m
$197–513
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHD - SOF
8h 28m
$79–274
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUB - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sofiashuttle
13h 15m
Bus and ferry, bus via Prague
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814
4. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2d 10h
Car ferry, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the busferry from Liverpool Elmway close to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
3. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
4. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
2d 19h
$178–349

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 53mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,654.2 km
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a week.

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