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 $90 - $180 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 bus and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $80 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Sofia via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Belfast to Sofia?

The distance between Belfast and Sofia is 2516 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 $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m 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 11:10 PM in Belfast and 1:10 AM in Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Sofia?

Book your Belfast to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Sofia.

Belfast to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Sofia by plane, car ferry, bus, night train, train, 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.

Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHD - SOF
8h 8m
$78–273
Fly from Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BFS - SOF
9h 33m
$72–226
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
$92–179
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
8h 3m
$83–327
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 Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus
2d 6h
Bus and ferry, bus via Munich
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 Munich central bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from Munich to Sofiabus
2d 15h
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
$150–347

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 7mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,515.6 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

KLM, Bulgaria Air, and five other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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