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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kerpen is to bus which costs €80 - €120 and takes 30h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kerpen is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 38m.

How far is it from Sofia to Kerpen?

The distance between Sofia and Kerpen is 1579 km. The road distance is 1883.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Kerpen without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 30m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Sofia to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Kerpen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Sofia to Kerpen is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 38h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 30h 7m.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Kerpen?

Kerpen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 8:17 PM in Sofia and 7:17 PM in Kerpen.

Where does the Sofia to Kerpen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kerpen is 1883 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Sofia to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Kerpen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Kerpen 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SOF - CGN
5h 42m
€80–315
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
23h 30m
€127–330
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 Muenchen HbfRjx
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
38h 38m
€214–539
Drive 1,883.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Kerpen1,883.1 km
16h 46m
€268–387
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)SOF - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Horrem
8h 42m
€96–293
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 46m
€118–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne / Bonn Airport BusterminalUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
30h 7m
€81–115
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralCitylines 57
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
33h 45m
€129–172
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kerpen
16h 48m
€273–1,252

Sofia to Kerpen by train

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38h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,579.2 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kerpen, Germany?

Ryanair, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Kerpen Sindorf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 38h 38m.

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