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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $65 - $200 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $100 - $250.

How far is it from Cork to Sofia?

The distance between Cork and Sofia is 2778 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs $220 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 14h 7m to get from Cork to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cork to Sofia?

The best way to get from Cork to Sofia is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cork and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Cork. It is currently 11:32 PM in Cork and 1:32 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2101+ hotels available in Sofia.

Cork to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Sofia by bus, plane, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SNN - SOF
14h 7m
$88–271
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KIR - SOF
11h 8m
$66–199
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Sofiacar
46h 43m
$658–1,204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Linz/Donaubus
4. Take the bus from Linz to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus
3d 14h
$225–453
Fly Cork Airport to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORK - SOF
10h 57m
$76–268
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Sofia Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
9h 50m
$103–241
Fly Cork Airport to Plovdiv Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Plovdiv Airport (PDV)plane ORK - PDV
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus
17h 19m
$128–417

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

9Weekly Planes

12h 28mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,777.7 km
Duration: 14h 7m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Cork Alfred Street to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Road Station, Dublin, Rădăuți, Linz/Donau, and Linz in around 3d 14h. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and Lufthansa fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a week.

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