There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Gradets by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poduyane to Sliventrain Ic
5h 3m$30–37Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kotelbus
7h$19–20Bus via Omurtag Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtag Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1688 / ...
- Take the bus from Omurtag to Gradetsbus
6h 11m$27–42Drive 339.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gradetscar 339.5 km
3h 6m$54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtagbus
- Take the bus from Omurtag to Gradetsbus
6h 51m$21–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gradets is to bus which costs $18 - $20 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gradets is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Gradets. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Gradets via Omurtag. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gradets. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Sliven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Sofia and Gradets is 326 km. The road distance is 339.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gradets without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Sofia to Gradets, including transfers.
Sofia to Gradets bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Gradets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gradets is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $29 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus via Omurtag Bus Station, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gradets, Oblast Sliven, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Sliven every 4 hours. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gradets via Omurtag Bus Station and Omurtag in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Poduyane to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- support.eu@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtag Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Omurtag
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- bourgasbus@abv.bg
- Website
- burgasbus.info
Bus from Omurtag to Gradets
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://burgasbus.info/eng/?cat=1
Bus from Omurtag to Gradets
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://burgasbus.info/eng/?cat=1
- Phone
- 0700 1 2222
- Website
- doris-bg.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kotel
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- doris-bg.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Gradets bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Omurtag Bus Station.
Sofia to Gradets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sliven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gradets is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sofia to Gradets.
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