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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to bus via Leipzig which costs $95 - $160 and takes 27h 11m.

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 7m and costs $95 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Sofia via Leipzig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

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 via Leipzig which takes 25h 59m and costs $140 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Mainz to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Sofia bus from?

Mainz to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Bus or fly from Mainz to Sofia?

The best way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $95 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Leipzig, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 27h 11m.

Where does the Mainz to Sofia bus arrive?

Mainz to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 10:24 AM in Mainz and 11:24 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 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 from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
5h 7m
$96–244
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CGN - SOF
7h 6m
$66–316
Train, bus via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofiabus
25h 59m
$149–297
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Sofiacar 1,709.2 km
15h 15m
$282–407
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
6h 57m
$96–359
Bus via Leipzig
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N13
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofiabus
27h 11m
$97–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich to Sofiabus
28h 53m
$181–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
31h 34m
$175–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
15h 14m
$323–1,264

Mainz to Sofia by train and bus

3Weekly Services

31h 34mAverage Duration

$175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,435.9 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Sofia via Leipzig central train station and Leipzig in around 27h 11m.

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