What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 20h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €140 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia and arriving at Leipzig. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

The distance between Bulgaria and Leipzig is 1318 km. The road distance is 1481 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 20h 30m and costs €55 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Leipzig bus from?

Bulgaria to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Bulgaria to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Leipzig station.

What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 6:28 PM in Bulgaria and 5:28 PM in Leipzig.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Leipzig is 1481 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Bulgaria to Leipzig.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bulgaria to Leipzig?

Book your Bulgaria to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bulgaria to Leipzig - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Bulgaria to Leipzig by plane, bus, car, train, shuttle, 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 Sofia Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SOF - LEJ
6h 44m
€141–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Leipzigbus
20h 30m
€55–85
Drive 1,481 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Leipzigcar 1,481 km
15h 19m
€212–307
Fly Varna Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VAR - LEJ
6h 58m
€240–662
Fly Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SOF - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 46m
€82–247
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 54m
€165–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
22h 15m
€189–420
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Leipzigbus
27h 43m
€110–186
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Leipzigcar
16h 27m
€302–427

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) flights

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,318.2 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Leipzig, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia to Leipzig once a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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