There are 4 ways to get from Pirdop to Sofia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Pirdop to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pirdop to Sofia is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pirdop to Sofia is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $12 - $19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pirdop and arriving at Sofia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Pirdop and Sofia is 81 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.
The best way to get from Pirdop to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $7.
The bus from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Pirdop to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel station.
Pirdop to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Pirdop station.
The best way to get from Pirdop to Sofia is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Pirdop, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Pirdop to Sofia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Pirdop to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- info@bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Pirdop Тsar Osvoboditel to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://bgrazpisanie.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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More Questions & Answers
Pirdop to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Pirdop to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pirdop to Sofia is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Pirdop to Sofia.
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