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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $65 - $210 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $65 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Linz to Sofia?

The distance between Linz and Sofia is 1020 km. The road distance is 1129.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $75 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Linz to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Sofia bus from?

Linz to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Linz to Sofia?

The best way to get from Linz to Sofia is to bus which takes 20h and costs $75 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Linz to Sofia bus arrive?

Linz to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Linz and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Linz. It is currently 5:44 PM in Linz and 6:44 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Linz to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Sofia is 1129 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Linz to Sofia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 341+ hotels available in Sofia.

Linz to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Linz to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
5h 41m
$68–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 28 / ...
20h
$75–190
Drive 1,129.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Sofiacar 1,129.3 km
12h 18m
$213–307
Fly from Linz Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LNZ - SOF
7h 23m
$145–505
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
8h 38m
$86–291
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
8h 3m
$155–378

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,019.9 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–100 and the journey takes 20h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DAT Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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