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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Sofia is to fly which costs $80 - $250 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $75 - $210.

How far is it from Ireland to Sofia?

The distance between Ireland and Sofia is 2522 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Sofia without a car is to bus and train and night train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $120 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ireland to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ireland to Sofia?

The best way to get from Ireland to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $75 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $340 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 9:37 PM in Ireland and 11:37 PM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2100+ hotels available in Sofia.

Ireland to Sofia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Sofia by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, night train, 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 Dublin Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DUB - SOF
7h 16m
$76–205
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KIR - SOF
10h 48m
$70–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Sofiacar
46h 3m
$640–1,193
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the train from Suceava to Bucharesttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
2d 16h
$121–348
Fly from Shannon Airport
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SNN - SOF
12h 25m
$73–240
Fly from Cork Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORK - SOF
10h 58m
$81–248
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NOC - SOF
11h 28m
$100–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 18h
$95–336
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
2d 20h

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 53mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,522.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Ireland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dublin to Sofia Central Bus Station via Dublin, Rădăuți, Rădăuţi, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal in around 2d 18h.

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