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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Sofia is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 39h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Sofia via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 36m.

How far is it from Pau to Sofia?

The distance between Pau and Sofia is 1960 km. The road distance is 2369.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 31h 30m and costs $250 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Pau to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Sofia bus from?

Pau to Sofia bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Pau station.

Bus or fly from Pau to Sofia?

The best way to get from Pau to Sofia is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 39h 36m.

Where does the Pau to Sofia bus arrive?

Pau to Sofia bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

What is the time difference between Pau and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Pau. It is currently 2:18 AM in Pau and 3:18 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Pau to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Sofia is 2369 km. It takes approximately 24h 2m to drive from Pau to Sofia.

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

Book your Pau to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Pau Pyrénées Airport
best
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PUF - SOF
9h 50m
$275–756
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TLS - SOF
10h 30m
$88–274
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
5. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofiabus
31h 30m
$254–587
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
36h 1m
$209–467
Drive 2,369.1 km
1. Drive from Pau to Sofiacar 2,369.1 km
24h 2m
$425–613
Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LDE - SOF
14h 2m
$107–285
Train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Hendayetrain
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EAS - SOF
10h 38m
$189–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiaubus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Sofiabus
39h 36m
$102–197
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
40h 15m
$127–207

Pau to Sofia by train, foot, subway, and bus

5Weekly Services

36h 1mAverage Duration

$209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,959.6 km
Duration: 9h 50m

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

Air France, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Sofia via Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau and Toulouse in around 39h 36m.

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