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

The cheapest way to get from Emden to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 31h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emden to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Emden and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Emden station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Emden central bus station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Bremen Bürgermeister-Smidt-Strasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 34m.

How far is it from Emden to Sofia?

The distance between Emden and Sofia is 1726 km. The road distance is 1964.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Emden to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Leipzig which takes 28h 32m and costs $160 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Emden to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emden to Sofia bus from?

Emden to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Emden central bus station.

Where does the Emden to Sofia bus arrive?

Emden to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

What is the time difference between Emden and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Emden. It is currently 8:06 AM in Emden and 9:06 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Emden to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Sofia is 1964 km. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Emden to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

Emden to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Emden to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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 Bremen Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRE - SOF
9h
$110–394
Train, train to Dortmund Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
3. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
9h 3m
$92–474
Train, bus via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
28h 32m
$160–205
Drive 1,964.4 km
1. Drive from Emden to Sofiacar 1,964.4 km
19h 1m
$324–468
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HAM - SOF
8h 58m
$118–339
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMO - SOF
9h 56m
$178–403
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Ic56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen to Sofiabus
31h 19m
$119–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emden central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 144
2. Take the bus from Bremen Bürgermeister-Smidt-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
33h 34m
$130–187
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Emden to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
18h 8m
$348–1,435

Emden to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

4Weekly Services

28h 32mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,726 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Emden central bus station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Bremen Bürgermeister-Smidt-Strasse in around 33h 34m.

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