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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Helsinki is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 45h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Helsinki is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Brno, Bussijaam and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 35m.

How far is it from Sofia to Helsinki?

The distance between Sofia and Helsinki is 1996 km. The road distance is 4625.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Helsinki without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 41h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Sofia to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Helsinki bus from?

Sofia to Helsinki bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Sofia to Helsinki is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 45h 35m.

Where does the Sofia to Helsinki bus arrive?

Sofia to Helsinki bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Brno station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Helsinki is 4625 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Sofia to Helsinki.

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

Book your Sofia to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Sofia to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Helsinki by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or busferry

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 Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane SOF - HEL
8h 2m
€76–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Brnobus
2. Take the bus from Brno to Tallinna bussijaambus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
45h 35m
€52–77
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislavabus
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
4. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
41h 53m
Drive 4,625.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Helsinkicar 4,625.4 km
2d 1h
€843–1,218
Fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane SOF - TLL
2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
10h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Paracin, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Take the busferry from Paracin, Autobuska Stanica to Stockholm, Cityterminalenbusferry
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry
2d 17h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
2. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Chisinautrain 402
4. Take the bus from Chisinau, Gara Feroviara to Tallinnbus
5. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3d 9h

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights

18Weekly Planes

6h 2mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,996.2 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Helsinki, Finland?

Air Baltic, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Brno, Tallinna bussijaam, Bussijaam, A. Laikmaa, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 45h 35m.

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