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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Sofia is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $75 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig Goethestraße and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Sofia?

The distance between Leipzig and Sofia is 1321 km. The road distance is 1478.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Leipzig to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Sofia bus from?

Leipzig to Sofia bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Leipzig Goethestraße station.

Bus or fly from Leipzig to Sofia?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Leipzig to Sofia bus arrive?

Leipzig to Sofia bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 7:53 AM in Leipzig and 8:53 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Sofia is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Leipzig to Sofia.

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

Book your Leipzig to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Sofia by plane, bus, car, train, or car train

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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LEJ - SOF
6h 56m
$139–453
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
21h 30m
$65–100
Drive 1,478.3 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Sofiacar 1,478.3 km
15h 19m
$244–352
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
6h 41m
$77–353
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DRS - SOF
8h 36m
$153–506
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
9h 4m
$89–267
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
8h 36m
$131–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
24h 34m
$113–155
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leipzig to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
16h 42m
$346–1,297

Leipzig to Sofia by bus

4Weekly Buses

21h 30mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,320.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Bulgaria Air fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Leipzig Goethestraße to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 21h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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