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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Sofia is to bus via Kaiserslautern which costs $85 - $140 and takes 28h 20m.

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 32m and costs $95 - $280.

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 Serdica Bus Stop via Kaiserslautern Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Sofia?

The distance between Mainz and Sofia is 1440 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 10m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 32m and costs $95 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaiserslautern, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 28h 20m.

Where does the Mainz to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mainz and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 12:54 AM in Mainz and 1:54 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 20m 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 2061+ 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)FRA - SOF
5h 32m
$99–276
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)CGN - SOF
7h 21m
$86–338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof West91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Regensburg DE Bahnhofstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus StationRacic Eurobus
25h 10m
$130–237
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Sofia1,709.2 km
15h 20m
$282–407
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)HHN - SOF
6h 33m
$101–294
Bus via Kaiserslautern
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Kaiserslautern central train station335 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3650 / ...
28h 20m
$89–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 64 / ...
30h 24m
$110–187
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
31h 54m
$142–246
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofia
15h 10m
$323–1,264

Mainz to Sofia by train and bus

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25h 10mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,440.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Kaiserslautern central train station and Kaiserslautern Bus Station in around 28h 20m.

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