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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia is to fly which costs $75 - $200 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $75 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Buchurest and Ruse Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sofia is 2439 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Salzburg which takes 34h 13m and costs $300 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sofia bus from?

Edinburgh to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sofia train from?

Edinburgh to Sofia train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Sofia?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $75 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $310 and takes 47h 23m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:58 AM in Edinburgh and 9:58 AM in Sofia.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sofia train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sofia train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Sofia.

Edinburgh to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sofia by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)EDI - SOF
6h 55m
$79–194
Train, bus via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbf83
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
5. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
34h 13m
$306–880
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever461 / ...
2d 2h
$531–1,256
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
28h 50m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)GLA - SOF
9h 34m
$125–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
43h 6m
$265–690
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
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
47h 23m
$213–303
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Motru
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
2d 8h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
29h 57m
$586–861

Edinburgh to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

34h 13mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,438.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Bucharest, Buchurest, and Ruse Central Bus Station in around 47h 23m.

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