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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Sofia is to fly which costs $70 - $200 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $70 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Prague and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Dublin to Sofia?

The distance between Dublin and Sofia is 2510 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Sofia without a car is to ferry and train and bus and night train which takes 39h 35m and costs $170 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dublin to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Sofia bus from?

Dublin to Sofia bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Sofia bus arrive?

Dublin to Sofia bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 3:45 AM in Dublin and 5:45 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

Dublin to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Sofia by plane, ferry, train, bus, night train, car, car ferry, or busferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
6h 50m
$71–195
Ferry, train, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
39h 35m
$174–274
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Sofiacar
45h 56m
$640–1,193
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
5. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2d 11h
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
4. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
5. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
2d 16h
$224–437
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2d 19h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,510.1 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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