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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Essen is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 30h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Essen is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs €50 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Essen Hbf via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 6m.

How far is it from Sofia to Essen?

The distance between Sofia and Essen is 1624 km. The road distance is 1917 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 27m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Sofia to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Essen bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Essen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Essen is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 30h 58m.

Where does the Sofia to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 7:06 AM in Sofia and 6:06 AM in Essen.

Can I drive from Sofia to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Essen is 1917 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Sofia to Essen.

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

Book your Sofia to Essen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Sofia to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Essen 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 Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOF - DUS
6h 57m
€76–249
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
6h 50m
€48–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain 46 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
24h 27m
€109–318
Drive 1,917 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Essencar 1,917 km
17h 5m
€272–392
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 42m
€53–276
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 11m
€106–311
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SOF - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
8h 9m
€70–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dortmund Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
30h 58m
€84–164
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Essen Hbfbus
33h 6m
€139–254
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 43m
€269–1,245

Sofia to Essen by bus and train

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30h 58mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,623.7 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dortmund Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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