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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Sofia is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 31h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Sofia. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 31h 30m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Sofia?

The distance between Montpellier and Sofia is 1603 km. The road distance is 1965.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 31h 30m and costs $130 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Montpellier to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Sofia bus from?

Montpellier to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Montpellier station.

Bus or fly from Montpellier to Sofia?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Sofia is to fly which takes 10h 3m and costs $140 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 31h 30m.

Where does the Montpellier to Sofia bus arrive?

Montpellier to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Montpellier and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Montpellier. It is currently 4:44 AM in Montpellier and 5:44 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Sofia is 1966 km. It takes approximately 20h 20m to drive from Montpellier to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

Montpellier to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Sofia by plane, bus, car, train, 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 Fréjorgues Airport
best
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MPL - SOF
10h 3m
$148–398
Train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain
2. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BCN - SOF
9h 14m
$75–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Sofiabus
31h 30m
$130–170
Drive 1,965.9 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Sofiacar 1,965.9 km
20h 20m
$353–509
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LYS - SOF
6h 59m
$125–348
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MRS - SOF
8h 55m
$91–299
Train to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Nimestrain
2. Fly from Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FNI - SOF
13h 32m
$170–655
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NCE - SOF
10h 51m
$131–377
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade New Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 74 / ...
34h 30m
$142–235
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Montpellier to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
21h 53m
$478–667

Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 17mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,602.9 km
Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Transavia France, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Yubim operates a bus from Montpellier to Sofia 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 31h 30m.

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