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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sofia is to train and bus and night train which costs $85 - $190 and takes 33h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $100 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Buchurest and Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sofia?

The distance between Cardiff and Sofia is 2277 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 8m and costs $85 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cardiff to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Sofia bus from?

Cardiff to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sofia is to fly which takes 14h 33m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $240 and takes 42h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Sofia bus arrive?

Cardiff to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:52 PM in Cardiff and 9:52 PM in Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2091+ hotels available in Sofia.

Cardiff to Sofia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Sofia by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
7h 17m
$100–308
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever461 / ...
33h 8m
$87–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
24h 50m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CWL - SOF
14h 33m
$127–387
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
8h 26m
$115–324
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
8h 22m
$172–409
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
9h
$119–341
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
9h 24m
$127–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
4. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
42h 43m
$204–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
45h 4m
$199–403
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train station
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
2d 1h
$174–384
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
25h 58m
$515–758

Cardiff to Sofia by train, subway, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

45h 4mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,277.1 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, KLM, and Bulgaria Air fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 42h 43m.

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