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 $120 - $210 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 $140 - $490.

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 Paris which takes 31h 32m and costs $190 - $500.

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 FlixBus, 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 $140 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 39h 36m.

Where does the Pau to Sofia bus arrive?

Pau to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.

What is the time difference between Pau and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Pau. It is currently 10:15 AM in Pau and 11:15 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 2101+ hotels available in Sofia.

Pau to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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
$149–488
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
$87–272
Train, bus via Paris
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 bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
31h 32m
$199–494
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
6. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
34h 18m
$259–580
Drive 2,369.1 km
1. Drive from Pau to Sofiacar 2,369.1 km
24h 2m
$425–613
Train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EAS - SOF
11h 12m
$191–475
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Sofiabus
39h 36m
$121–208

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

3Weekly Services

31h 32mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest 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 three other airlines fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Sofia via Toulouse in around 39h 36m.

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