What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia is to bus and night train and train which costs $80 - $130 and takes 31h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 35m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia is 2059 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 31h 22m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 39h 35m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 6:13 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 8:13 PM in Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia?

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia by plane, bus, night train, train, car, car train, 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 6m
$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 36m
$53–175
Bus, night train, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia SeverRe / ...
31h 22m
$84–125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
22h 38m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool Street Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
8h 8m
$81–267
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
6h 58m
$72–257
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
39h 35m
$156–250
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 / ...
39h 58m
$194–468
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationN280
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to SofiaN981
46h 30m
$196–380
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
23h 47m
$473–698

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia by bus

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39h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,059.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, 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 bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 39h 35m.

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