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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $85 - $320 and takes 7h 9m.

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 9m and costs $85 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Sofia via London Victoria and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sofia?

The distance between Cardiff and Sofia is 2263 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 which takes 32h 9m and costs $140 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 15h 44m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sofia is to fly which takes 15h 44m and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $290 and takes 41h 32m.

Where does the Cardiff to Sofia bus arrive?

Cardiff to Sofia bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:58 AM in Cardiff and 1:58 PM in Sofia.

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

Book your Cardiff to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Sofia.

Cardiff to Sofia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, 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.

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CWL - SOF
15h 44m
$118–371
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRS - SOF
7h 9m
$86–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofiabus
32h 9m
$147–189
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
24h 49m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BHX - SOF
8h 6m
$145–359
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
8h
$199–423
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
8h 44m
$149–492
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
8h 45m
$166–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofiabus
41h 32m
$235–287
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Sofiabus
2d 1h
$268–440
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
3. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
4. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
2d 5h
$196–432
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
26h 3m
$483–763

Cardiff to Sofia by bus

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2d 1hAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,262.7 km
Duration: 15h 44m

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

KLM, Bulgaria Air, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Sofia via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bucharest in around 41h 32m.

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