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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 30h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $100 - $270.

How far is it from Mainz to Sofia?

The distance between Mainz and Sofia is 1436 km. The road distance is 1709.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 29m and costs $120 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Mainz to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Mainz to Sofia?

The best way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 30h 23m.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 1:27 PM in Mainz and 2:27 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Mainz to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Sofia is 1709 km. It takes approximately 15h 15m to drive from Mainz to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
5h 6m
$106–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wurzburg Bismarckstrasse Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Racic Eurobus
25h 29m
$125–222
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Sofiacar 1,709.2 km
15h 15m
$282–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
30h 23m
$109–177
Bus via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
32h 6m
$159–297
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
19h 44m
$323–454

Mainz to Sofia by train and bus

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25h 29mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,435.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 28h 45m. Racic Eurobus also services this route once a week.

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