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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Sofia is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 20h.

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 43m and costs $60 - $220.

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 via Graz which takes 19h 20m and costs $90 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Bus or fly from Linz to Sofia?

The best way to get from Linz to Sofia is to bus via Graz which takes 19h 20m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $500 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Linz to Sofia bus arrive?

Linz to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Graz P&R Webling station.

What is the time difference between Linz and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Linz. It is currently 12:10 PM in Linz and 1:10 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 17m 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 328+ hotels available in Sofia.

Linz to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 43m
$63–220
Bus via Graz
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Graz P&R Weblingbus N881
2. Take the bus from Graz P&R Webling to Sofiabus N981
19h 20m
$93–171
Drive 1,129.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Sofiacar 1,129.3 km
12h 17m
$213–307
Fly from Linz Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LNZ - SOF
7h 23m
$155–495
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 39m
$92–298
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 5m
$147–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 28 / ...
20h
$75–140

Linz to Sofia by bus

5Weekly Buses

19h 20mAverage Duration

$93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,020.3 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Sofia via Graz P&R Webling in around 19h 20m. Alternatively, DAT Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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