What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $50 - $180 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $95 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 4 station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 4 station and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est, Wien Meidling, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Sofia is 2060 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Karlsruhe which takes 35h 40m and costs $230 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia train from?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 40h 2m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 4. It is currently 3:22 PM in Heathrow Terminal 4 and 5:22 PM in Sofia.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2073+ hotels available in Sofia.

Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
6h 8m
$99–225
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
7h 38m
$53–175
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe HbfTgv
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
35h 40m
$234–698
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Wien MeidlingNj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia SeverRe / ...
46h 55m
$477–1,079
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
22h 48m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
8h 4m
$81–267
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
7h 24m
$103–279
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
8h 16m
$127–321
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3632 / ...
40h
$194–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN FlorencRegioJet 10
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofia Serdica Bus StationRacic Eurobus
40h 2m
$156–247
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Motru
2. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
3. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
23h 56m
$472–696

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,060.3 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 4, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 40h 2m.

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