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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Sofia is to train and bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 46h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Moscow to Sofia?

The distance between Moscow and Sofia is 1827 km. The road distance is 2499.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 3m and costs $140 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Moscow to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Sofia?

The best way to get from Moscow to Sofia is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 2 days 1h.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h behind Moscow. It is currently 12:20 PM in Moscow and 11:20 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Moscow to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Sofia is 2499 km. It takes approximately 29h 28m to drive from Moscow to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2099+ hotels available in Sofia.

Moscow to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Moscow to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SVO - SOF
11h 6m
$156–657
Bus via Chișinău
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Chişinău Northern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Central Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 13h
$83–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest Ctrain
2. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Brno - Zvonarkabus
3. Take the bus from Brno to Sofiabus
46h 3m
$141–281
Drive 2,499.4 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Sofiacar 2,499.4 km
29h 28m
$394–569
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Sofia Airport
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VKO - SOF
9h 51m
$122–605
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI)plane SVO - INI
2. Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airportshuttle
14h 8m
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Moscow, International Bus Station to Orhei, Moldovabus
2. Take the bus from Orhei, Moldova to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2d 1h
$153–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow International Bus Station to Chișinău, North Bus Stationbus Moscow/Chișinău
2. Take the bus from Chişinău Southern Bus to Central Bus Station Sofiabus
2d 2h
$180–335

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

33Weekly Planes

9h 5mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,826.7 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Air Serbia, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Метро «Библиотека имени Ленина» to Sofia Central Bus Station via Метро «Тропарёво», Troparevo, Salaryevo, Moscow, International Bus Station, Orhei, Moldova, Bucharest Filaret Bus Station, and Bucharest Gară Filaret in around 2d 1h.

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