What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 43h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $90 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Sofia via Tallinna bussijaam and Brno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 40m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Sofia?

The distance between Helsinki and Sofia is 2002 km. The road distance is 4624.4 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 43h 40m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Helsinki to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Sofia bus from?

Helsinki to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Sofia?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $90 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 43h 40m.

Where does the Helsinki to Sofia bus arrive?

Helsinki to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Sofia is 4624 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Helsinki to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Sofia?

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

Helsinki to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Sofia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or 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 Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HEL - SOF
7h 55m
$93–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Brnobus
3. Take the bus from Brno to Sofiabus
43h 40m
$52–84
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
6. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
2d 9h
$357–534
Drive 4,624.4 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Sofiacar 4,624.4 km
2d 1h
$979–1,413
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TLL - SOF
10h 44m
Ferry, Bus
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry
2. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
2d 19h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
3. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
5. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain 461 / ...
3d 12h

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,002.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Sofia via Tallinna bussijaam and Brno in around 43h 40m.

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