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 21m and costs $100 - $270.

How far is it from Germany to Sofia?

The distance between Germany and Sofia is 1153 km. The road distance is 1561.9 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 21m 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 21m and costs $100 - $270. 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 6m to drive from Germany to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2074+ 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 Munich International Airport
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)MUC - SOF
5h 21m
$107–267
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CGN - SOF
5h 30m
$46–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia
23h 56m
$78–119
Drive 1,561.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Sofia1,561.9 km
16h 6m
$258–372
Fly from Frankfurt
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)FRA - SOF
5h 26m
$99–272
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STR - SOF
5h 35m
$75–243
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BER - SOF
5h 52m
$70–266
Fly from Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)DTM - SOF
5h 45m
$62–262
Bus via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Sofia Serdica Bus StationArda-Tur
25h 36m
$99–125
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofia
17h 41m
$365–1,459

Germany to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

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25h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,153 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and Austrian Airlines fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. 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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