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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to France is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €270 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to France is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to France. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Gallieni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and France?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to France. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Cité via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.

How far is it from Sofia to France?

The distance between Sofia and France is 1334 km. The road distance is 2143.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to France without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 37m and costs €270 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Sofia to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to France bus from?

Sofia to France bus services, operated by Trans Jug, depart from Sofia station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to France train from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to France?

The best way to get from Sofia to France is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 28h 54m.

Where does the Sofia to France bus arrive?

Sofia to France bus services, operated by Trans Jug, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and France?

France is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:54 AM in Sofia and 11:54 PM in France.

Where does the Sofia to France train arrive?

Sofia to France train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to France is 2143 km. It takes approximately 20h 5m to drive from Sofia to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Sofia to France - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Sofia to France by plane, bus, train, night 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SOF - NCE
5h 30m
€58–173
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOF - ORY
6h
€49–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Vienna, International Busterminalbus
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train 968 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
26h 37m
€272–482
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
40h 20m
€336–501
Drive 2,143.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Pariscar 2,143.4 km
20h 5m
€330–477
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SOF - LYS
5h 54m
€71–216
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane SOF - CDG
6h 16m
€88–193
Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane SOF - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 20m
€71–261
Fly to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane SOF - FKB
6h 43m
€61–201
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Gallienibus
28h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Paris - Oberkampfbus
38h 43m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Pariscar
19h 10m
€360–519

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 34mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,333.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and France?

Wizz Air, Air Serbia, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Hôtel de Ville via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Gallieni in around 28h 54m.

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