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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sofia is to train and fly which costs $70 - $250 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $120 - $270.

How far is it from Reading to Sofia?

The distance between Reading and Sofia is 2103 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 32h 44m and costs $90 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Reading to Sofia, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Reading and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:59 AM in Reading and 3:59 AM in Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2094+ hotels available in Sofia.

Reading to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Sofia by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LHR - SOF
6h 55m
$122–268
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LTN - SOF
7h 44m
$74–246
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
4. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Sever461 / ...
32h 44m
$92–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofia
22h 58m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sofia Airport (SOF)LGW - SOF
7h 29m
$82–207
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)STN - SOF
8h 14m
$81–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BHX - SOF
7h 36m
$105–298
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BRS - SOF
7h 42m
$124–455
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp814
3. Take the bus from Antwerp Berchem Bus Stop to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
44h 38m
$154–325
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadway
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Motru
3. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severin
4. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofia
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Sofia
24h 7m
$479–706

Reading to Sofia by train and bus

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44h 38mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,102.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Sofia. However, you can take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport, then take the line 4 subway to Sofia Serdica. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Sofia Sever via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham, Bucharest Obor, Piata Iancului, Gara de Nord, Bucharest, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 32h 44m.

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