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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 28h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €220.

How far is it from Sofia to Cologne?

The distance between Sofia and Cologne is 1558 km. The road distance is 1858.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 21m and costs €90 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sofia to Cologne, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €40 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 28h 50m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:47 AM in Sofia and 8:47 AM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Sofia to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Cologne is 1858 km. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from Sofia to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1727+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Cologne by plane, bus, train, 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
5h 8m
€45–211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
23h 21m
€90–257
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 37m
€262–379
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOF - DUS
7h 35m
€82–222
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 16m
€101–291
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 34m
€63–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminalbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
28h 50m
€76–112
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
32h 29m
€110–169
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 45m
€269–1,246

Sofia to Cologne by bus and train

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23h 21mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,558 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal twice a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 28h 30m.

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