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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Sofia is to bus via Sofia which costs $80 - $140 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bled to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $90 - $250.

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.

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 and costs $130 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 7h 22m and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 14h.

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 2:03 AM in Bled and 3:03 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.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2233+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

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

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 Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LJU - SOF
7h 22m
$95–245
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
17h 10m
$82–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bled Union to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
14h
$137–178
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
9h 6m
$165–815
Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Graz Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GRZ - SOF
9h 39m
$345–505
Shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Wien Hbfshuttle
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
7h 53m
$97–1,282

Bled to Sofia by bus

3Weekly Buses

14hAverage Duration

$137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.6 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, and six other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled Union to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana in around 14h.

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