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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Fanári by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus via Trikala
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1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus StationCitylines 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
8h 44m
€52–67
Train, drive, taxi
1. Take the train from Sofia to PetrichRe
2. Drive from Petrich to Rodopolis
3. Take the train from Rodopolis to ThessalonikiRe
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to PaleofarsalosIc
5. Take the taxi from Paleofarsalos to Fanári
11h 21m
€74–106
Drive 499 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Fanári499 km
6h 15m
€90–130
Fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)SOF - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Trikala
11h 25m
€103–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus StationCitylines 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Karditsa
11h 6m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Karditsa
12h 1m
Fly to Ioannina National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)SOF - IOA
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Karditsa
11h 59m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.1 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Fanári, Thessaly, Greece?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Fanári via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Trikala in around 8h 44m.

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Tríkala(opens in a new window), Greece(opens in a new window)

Trikala (Greek: Τρίκαλα) is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. The city straddles the Lithaios river, which is a tributary of Pineios. According to the Greek National Statistical Service, Trikala is populated by 81,355 inhabitants (2011), while in total the Trikala regional unit is populated by 131,085 inhabitants (2011).

Things to do in Tríkala

Meteora(Opens in a new window)

The Meteora is a rock formation in central Greece hosting one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, second in importance only to Mount Athos. The six monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. It is located near the town of Kalambaka at the northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly near the Pineios river and Pindus Mountains.

Trikala Castle(Opens in a new window)

The Trikala Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Τρικάλων) is the Byzantine-era citadel of the city of Trikala in western Thessaly, Greece.

Fanari(Opens in a new window)

Fanari (Greek: Φανάρι) or Fanarion (Φανάριον) is a village in Karditsa, Greece, with a population of 433 (2011 census). Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Mouzaki, whereas before that it was the seat of the municipality of Ithomi.

Places to stay in Tríkala

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Cozy Studio in Trikala Center with private Parking!(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Five stars in Trikala(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

COZY & QUIET CITY APARTMENT(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

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