What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound is to bus and train which costs 18 000 Ft - 24 000 Ft and takes 14h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs 16 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft.

How far is it from Sofia to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Sofia and Balaton Sound is 776 km. The road distance is 754.2 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Balaton Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 7m and costs 18 000 Ft - 24 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sofia to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Balaton Sound is 754 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Sofia to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Sofia to Balaton Sound - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SOF - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 7m
Ft 16,813–60,163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
14h 7m
Ft 18,688–23,996
Bus, train via Băile Herculane
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Băile Herculanebus
2. Take the train from Baile Herculane to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
20h 56m
Ft 28,560–34,905
Drive 754.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Balaton Soundcar 754.2 km
8h 46m
Ft 41,632–60,135
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
9h 56m
Ft 21,093–86,593
Bus, train via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatibus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
18h 39m

Sofia to Balaton Sound by bus, tram, train, and foot

3Weekly Services

14h 7mAverage Duration

Ft 18,688Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Balaton Sound. However, you can take the line 84 shuttle to Terminal 1, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), walk to Liszt Ferenc Airport 2, take the bus to Kőbánya-Kispest M, walk to Koebanya-Kispest, take the train to Budapest-Kelenfoeld, take the train to Zamardi, then walk to Balaton Sound. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Balaton Sound via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Népliget M, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 14h 7m.

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