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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Bled is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €40 - €95 and takes 17h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Bled is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Bled. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Bled via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Sofia to Bled?

The distance between Sofia and Bled is 860 km. The road distance is 979.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Bled without a car is to bus which takes 16h 19m and costs €80 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Sofia to Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Bled bus from?

Sofia to Bled bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Bled?

The best way to get from Sofia to Bled is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €95 and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Sofia to Bled bus arrive?

Sofia to Bled bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ljubljana Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Bled?

Bled is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:57 PM in Sofia and 8:57 PM in Bled.

Can I drive from Sofia to Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Bled is 979 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Sofia to Bled.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Bled?

Book your Sofia to Bled bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bled?

There are 1522+ hotels available in Bled.

Sofia to Bled - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Bled by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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 Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SOF - LJU
7h 25m
€96–241
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana bus stationbus N981
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus Ljubljana - Bohinj Zlatorog / ...
17h 49m
€44–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3627 / ...
2. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana to Bledbus Ljubljana - Bohinj Zlatorog / ...
16h 19m
€84–95
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Bledcar 979.4 km
9h 4m
€132–190
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane SOF - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
8h 15m
€159–551
Fly to Graz Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane SOF - GRZ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
9h 44m
€301–531
Fly to Vienna International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Wien Hbf to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
8h 27m
€110–762

Sofia to Bled by bus

6Weekly Buses

16h 19mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 860.1 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Bled, Slovenia?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Bled via Ljubljana Central Bus Station and Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana in around 16h 19m.

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