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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Sofia is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 29h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 32m.

How far is it from Bonn to Sofia?

The distance between Bonn and Sofia is 1574 km. The road distance is 1834.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $160 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bonn to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Sofia bus from?

Bonn to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal station.

Bus or fly from Bonn to Sofia?

The best way to get from Bonn to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 29h 32m.

Where does the Bonn to Sofia bus arrive?

Bonn to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Bonn and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Bonn. It is currently 10:27 PM in Bonn and 11:27 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Bonn to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Sofia is 1835 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Bonn to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2101+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bonn to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
5h 45m
$42–243
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Regensburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Regensburg DE Bahnhofstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
26h 34m
$165–282
Drive 1,834.8 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Sofiacar 1,834.8 km
16h 31m
$303–437
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
6h 36m
$110–331
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EIN - SOF
8h 31m
$77–420
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
7h 25m
$85–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
29h 32m
$85–130
Bus via Kumanovo
1. Take the bus from Bonn to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
33h 30m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bonn to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
16h 16m
$321–1,496

Bonn to Sofia by tram, train, and bus

1Weekly Services

26h 34mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,573.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop twice a week. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 28h.

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