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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Sofia is to bus which costs $95 - $97 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Sofia is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $310 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Bled Union and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Bled to Sofia?

The distance between Bled and Sofia is 861 km. The road distance is 978.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bled to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs $95 - $97.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Bled to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bled to Sofia bus from?

Bled to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled Union station.

Bus or fly from Bled to Sofia?

The best way to get from Bled to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $95 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $97 and takes 14h 5m.

Where does the Bled to Sofia bus arrive?

Bled to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

What is the time difference between Bled and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bled. It is currently 7:53 AM in Bled and 8:53 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Bled to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bled to Sofia is 979 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Bled to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2296+ hotels available in Sofia.

Bled to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Bled to Sofia by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LJU - SOF
8h 9m
$99–315
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6344 0 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
17h 15m
$92–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6344 0 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
14h 5m
$96
Drive 978.7 km
1. Drive from Bled to Sofiacar 978.7 km
9h
$155–223
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KLU - SOF
7h 23m
$314–635
Shuttle to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giuliashuttle
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRS - SOF
8h 48m
$222–541
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6344 0 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
18h 30m
$127–167

Bled to Sofia by bus and foot

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Distance: 861 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Bled, Slovenia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled Union to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana in around 14h 5m.

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