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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Belfast is to train and night train and bus and car ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 42h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Belfast is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Sofia to Belfast?

The distance between Sofia and Belfast is 1575 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Belfast without a car is to train and night train and bus and car ferry which takes 42h 31m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Sofia to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Belfast bus from?

Sofia to Belfast bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia station.

Where does the Sofia to Belfast bus arrive?

Sofia to Belfast bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Belfast?

Belfast is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:43 PM in Sofia and 9:43 PM in Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Sofia to Belfast - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Belfast by plane, train, night train, bus, car ferry, or busferry

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 George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOF - BHD
8h 27m
£55–174
Train, night train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
42h 31m
£59–134
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOF - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
8h 44m
£58–137
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2d 6h
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2d 17h
£208–433
Train, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Liverpool Elmway closebusferry
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2d 20h
£119–279

Sofia Airport (SOF) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

17Weekly Planes

7h 22mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Belfast.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,565.5 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.