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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $80 - $320 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Sofia via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 46m.

How far is it from Paris to Sofia?

The distance between Paris and Sofia is 1797 km. The road distance is 2140.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 20m and costs $200 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Paris to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Sofia bus from?

Paris to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Bus or fly from Paris to Sofia?

The best way to get from Paris to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $95 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 30h 46m.

Where does the Paris to Sofia bus arrive?

Paris to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

What is the time difference between Paris and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Paris. It is currently 11:19 PM in Paris and 12:19 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Paris to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Sofia is 2140 km. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Paris to Sofia.

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

Book your Paris to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane CDG - SOF
6h 12m
$99–224
Fly from Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ORY - SOF
6h 4m
$65–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
30h 20m
$204–316
Drive 2,140.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Sofiacar 2,140.1 km
20h
$384–554
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BVA - SOF
7h 8m
$81–311
Bus via Ljubljana
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Ljubljana bus stationbus N880
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofiabus
30h 46m
$186–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Oberkampf to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
37h 46m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Gallieni to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
40h 48m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
20h 6m
$388–1,607

Paris to Sofia by train and bus

3Weekly Services

30h 20mAverage Duration

$204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,797.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Sofia via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana in around 30h 46m.

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