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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Sofia is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 23h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $90 - $240.

How far is it from Germany to Sofia?

The distance between Germany and Sofia is 1423 km. The road distance is 1562 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 56m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Germany to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Germany to Sofia?

The best way to get from Germany to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $90 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 23h 56m.

Can I drive from Germany to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Sofia is 1562 km. It takes approximately 16h 13m to drive from Germany to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Sofia.

Germany to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Sofia by 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.

Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
5h 1m
$93–235
Fly from Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
5h 25m
$30–400
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofiabus
23h 56m
$76–114
Drive 1,562 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Sofiacar 1,562 km
16h 13m
$258–372
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
5h 1m
$109–223
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
5h 34m
$59–211
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
5h 10m
$43–237
Fly from Hamburg Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HAM - SOF
5h 36m
$53–264
Bus via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
25h 36m
$99–205
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
17h 47m
$355–1,359

Germany to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

25h 36mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 22h 51m.

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