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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cologne is to fly which costs €30 - €230 and takes 5h 12m.

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 12m and costs €30 - €230.

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 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 via Bratislava which takes 22h 48m and costs €180 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 12m and costs €30 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 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 6:55 AM in Sofia and 5:55 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 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sofia to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 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 12m
€35–223
Bus, train via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
22h 48m
€184–243
Drive 1,858.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Colognecar 1,858.1 km
16h 37m
€265–383
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOF - DUS
7h 43m
€75–275
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 27m
€114–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
30h 41m
€130–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Colognebus
32h
€132–244
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 45m
€271–1,249

Sofia to Cologne by bus and train

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30h 41mAverage Duration

€130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,558.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 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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