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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Leipzig Goethestraße. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Sofia to Leipzig?

The distance between Sofia and Leipzig is 1318 km. The road distance is 1478.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 23h 10m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Sofia to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leipzig bus from?

Sofia to Leipzig bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Sofia to Leipzig bus arrive?

Sofia to Leipzig bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Leipzig Goethestraße station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:33 PM in Sofia and 10:33 PM in Leipzig.

Can I drive from Sofia to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Leipzig is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Sofia to Leipzig.

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

Book your Sofia to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Leipzig.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Leipzig by plane, bus, car, or 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 Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SOF - LEJ
6h 44m
€145–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Leipzig Goethestraßebus Racic Eurobus
23h 10m
€55–85
Drive 1,478.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Leipzigcar 1,478.3 km
15h 22m
€209–302
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SOF - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 46m
€89–245
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane SOF - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 2m
€188–449
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SOF - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 38m
€99–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Chemnitz Bus Stationbus Citylines 9
2. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
25h 20m
€94–126

Sofia to Leipzig by bus

3Weekly Buses

23h 10mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,318.2 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Racic Eurobus operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Leipzig Goethestraße twice a week. Tickets cost €75–100 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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