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 - $300.

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 45m.

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 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 14h 38m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 42h 45m.

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 5:09 AM in Cardiff and 7:09 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2100+ 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, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
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 17m
$104–294
Train, bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
33h 8m
$85–186
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 56m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CWL - SOF
14h 38m
$107–367
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 26m
$103–316
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 18m
$170–400
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 56m
$114–332
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LGW - SOF
9h 17m
$121–335
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 Buchurest to Rusebus
4. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
42h 45m
$194–231
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
45h 18m
$195–385
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Motrubusferry
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 2h
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 5m
$515–758

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,277 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Ryanair, KLM, and three other airlines 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 45m.

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