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

The cheapest way to get from Bled to Sofia is to fly which costs $110 - $370 and takes 8h 3m.

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 8h 3m and costs $110 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Bled and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bled to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Unior and arriving at Sofia via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

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 16h 16m and costs $130 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 Unior station.

Bus or fly from Bled to Sofia?

The best way to get from Bled to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $370 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Bled to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bled and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bled. It is currently 1:37 PM in Bled and 2:37 PM 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 2130+ 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
8h 3m
$114–363
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Unior to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus Bohinj Zlatorog - Boh. Bela - Ljubljana / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
17h 26m
$71–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Unior to Avtobusna postaja Ljubljanabus Bohinj Zlatorog - Boh. Bela - Ljubljana / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofiabus
16h 16m
$136–361
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 28m
$174–853
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 41m
$394–843
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
8h 6m
$111–1,260

Bled to Sofia by bus

9Weekly Buses

17h 26mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 861.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Unior to Sofia via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana and Ljubljana in around 16h 16m.

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