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 4h 59m and costs $100 - $280.

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 4h 59m 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 4h 59m and costs $100 - $280. 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 14m to drive from Germany to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 343+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Sofia by plane, bus, 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
4h 59m
$103–275
Fly from Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
5h 23m
$45–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
23h 56m
$76–114
Drive 1,562 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Sofiacar 1,562 km
16h 14m
$258–372
Fly from Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
5h 4m
$119–262
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
5h 8m
$60–256
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
5h 32m
$64–210
Bus to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly
1. Take the bus from München to Memmingen Airportbus
2. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMM - SOF
6h 36m
$70–245
Bus via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
25h 36m
$99–215

Germany to Sofia by train, foot, and bus

17Weekly Services

25h 36mAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,422.8 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 22h 51m.

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