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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Apolda is to bus and train which costs €70 - €140 and takes 24h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Apolda is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Apolda?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Apolda, Busbahnhof via Jena, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Apolda?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Apolda via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 28m.

How far is it from Sofia to Apolda?

The distance between Sofia and Apolda is 1386 km. The road distance is 1507.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Apolda without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 41m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Sofia to Apolda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Apolda bus from?

Sofia to Apolda bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Apolda train from?

Sofia to Apolda train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Apolda?

The best way to get from Sofia to Apolda is to train which takes 37h 28m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 26h 46m.

Where does the Sofia to Apolda bus arrive?

Sofia to Apolda bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Jena Paradies Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Apolda?

Apolda is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:30 AM in Sofia and 7:30 AM in Apolda.

Where does the Sofia to Apolda train arrive?

Sofia to Apolda train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Apolda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Apolda is 1508 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Sofia to Apolda.

Where can I stay near Apolda?

There are 586+ hotels available in Apolda.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Apolda 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 to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)SOF - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
9h 5m
€142–344
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Leipzig GoethestraßeRacic Eurobus
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to ApoldaRb20
24h 41m
€73–138
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-NyugatiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Dresden HbfEc
5. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
6. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Apolda
37h 28m
€134–212
Drive 1,507.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Apolda1,507.9 km
16h 2m
€216–312
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SOF - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
7h 26m
€108–380
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
8h 39m
€121–336
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)SOF - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Halle
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Apolda
8h 51m
€79–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Jena Paradies Bus StationCitylines 9
26h 46m
€85–120
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Apolda
15h 17m
€292–411

Sofia to Apolda by bus, foot, and train

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24h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,386 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Apolda, Germany?

You can take a train from Sofia Sever to Apolda via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Leipzig Hbf in around 37h 28m. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Jena Paradies Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €85–120 and the journey takes 25h 45m.

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