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

The cheapest way to get from Faro to Sofia is to fly which costs $70 - $210 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Faro to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $70 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Faro and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Faro to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Faro and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Lisbon, Marittima/Principe Fs and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Faro to Sofia?

The distance between Faro and Sofia is 2753 km. The road distance is 3480.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Faro to Sofia without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $450 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Faro to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Faro to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Faro to Sofia?

The best way to get from Faro to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $70 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Faro to Sofia bus arrive?

Faro to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon station.

What is the time difference between Faro and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Faro. It is currently 9:49 PM in Faro and 11:49 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Faro to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Sofia is 3480 km. It takes approximately 34h 41m to drive from Faro to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Faro to Sofia?

Book your Faro to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2233+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

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

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 Faro Airport
best
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FAO - SOF
8h 16m
$71–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Faro to Malagabus
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain
3. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Perpignantrain Ave
4. Take the bus from Perpignan to Venice Mestrebus
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
6. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
$450–787
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Faro to Algeciras Puertobus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Algeciras to Port de Tanger Medcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Port de Tanger Med to Port of Genoaferry
4. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 20h
$252–772
Drive 3,480.5 km
1. Drive from Faro to Sofiacar 3,480.5 km
34h 41m
$627–905
Bus to Seville Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Faro to Sevilla - Plaza de Armasbus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SVQ - SOF
11h 19m
$87–268
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LIS - SOF
11h 3m
$124–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Milanbus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 9h
$346–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Faro to Lisbonbus
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 11h
$305–451
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bom Joao to Vila Real De Santo Antoniotrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Vila Real de Santo António to Ayamonteferry
3. Take the bus from Ayamonte to Bucureştibus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3d 3h
$232–325

Faro to Sofia by bus and train

2Weekly Services

2d 1hAverage Duration

$450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,752.8 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Faro, Portugal and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Faro to Sofia Central Bus Station via Lisbon, Genoa, Marittima/Principe Fs, Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, and Genoa in around 2d 11h.

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