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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Forchheim is to bus via Nuremberg which costs €65 - €95 and takes 23h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Forchheim is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Forchheim via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 48m.

How far is it from Sofia to Forchheim?

The distance between Sofia and Forchheim is 1269 km. The road distance is 1488.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Forchheim without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 26m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Sofia to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Forchheim train from?

Sofia to Forchheim train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Sofia to Forchheim is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €290 and takes 32h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €120 and takes 23h.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Forchheim?

Forchheim is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:14 AM in Sofia and 11:14 PM in Forchheim.

Where does the Sofia to Forchheim train arrive?

Sofia to Forchheim train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Forchheim is 1488 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Sofia to Forchheim.

Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 604+ hotels available in Forchheim.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Forchheim 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 Nuremberg Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SOF - NUE
5h 26m
€83–279
Bus via Nuremberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nuremberg Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
23h 32m
€67–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislava
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
19h 26m
€84–217
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-KeletiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg HbfIce
32h 48m
€146–281
Drive 1,488.5 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Forchheim1,488.5 km
13h 30m
€213–308
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 29m
€120–349
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-PlatzRacic Eurobus
23h
€91–115
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Munich central bus stationN981
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
25h 38m
€118–169
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Forchheim
14h 10m
€275–380

Sofia to Forchheim by train

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32h 48mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,268.7 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Air Serbia fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Forchheim via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 32h 48m.

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