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 €140 - €210 and takes 32h.

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 27m and costs €60 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Cologne via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

How far is it from Sofia to Cologne?

The distance between Sofia and Cologne is 1562 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 via Linz which takes 24h 47m and costs €230 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sofia to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Cologne bus from?

Sofia to Cologne bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €60 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 32h.

Where does the Sofia to Cologne bus arrive?

Sofia to Cologne bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:25 AM in Sofia and 11:25 PM 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.

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

Book your Sofia to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Cologne by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
5h 27m
€62–285
Bus, train via Linz
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Linzbus
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
24h 47m
€233–378
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 37m
€273–395
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOF - DUS
7h 29m
€83–312
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 44m
€130–317
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 28m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
30h 43m
€132–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Colognebus
32h
€145–205
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
20h 3m
€332–466

Sofia to Cologne by bus

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Distance: 1,561.5 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Cologne via Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 32h.

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