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 fly which costs $65 - $490 and takes 7h 32m.

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 $100 - $270.

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 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Videle and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

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 train and bus via Aachen which takes 30h and costs .

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.

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

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl 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 $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 39h 30m.

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 1:35 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 3:35 PM in Sofia.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia by plane, train, bus, night 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
$104–265
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 32m
$66–490
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen HbfIce
3. Take the bus from Aachen Central Station to Kumanovo
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofia
30h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the night train from Videle to Gorna Oryahovitsa
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia SeverRe / ...
2d 1h
$441–1,037
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 32m
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
$81–417
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
8h 58m
$169–571
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 30m
$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 25m
$191–360
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 41m
$473–698

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sofia by bus

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39h 30mAverage 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 30m.

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