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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leoben is to bus and train via Bratislava which costs €45 - €150 and takes 16h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Leoben is to fly and train which takes 7h 20m and costs €50 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Leoben?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Leoben. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Leoben Hbf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 58m.

How far is it from Sofia to Leoben?

The distance between Sofia and Leoben is 876 km. The road distance is 1025.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Leoben without a car is to bus and train via Bratislava which takes 16h 36m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Sofia to Leoben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leoben train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Leoben?

Leoben is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 7:01 AM in Sofia and 6:01 AM in Leoben.

Where does the Sofia to Leoben train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Leoben?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Leoben is 1025 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Sofia to Leoben.

Where can I stay near Leoben?

There are 311+ hotels available in Leoben.

Sofia to Leoben - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Leoben by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Graz, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz (GRZ)SOF - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbf
8h 32m
€137–643
Bus, train via Bratislava
cheapest
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 Leoben HbfIc
16h 36m
€48–143
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 Wien HbfEc / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leoben HbfIc
29h 58m
€110–207
Drive 1,025.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Leoben1,025.3 km
9h 35m
€168–242
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leoben Hbf
7h 20m
€53–292
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)SOF - KLU
2. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Leoben Hbf
11h 32m
€135–431
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Graz
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben HbfRe / ...
18h 8m
€100–345
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler PlatzCitylines 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leoben HbfIc
19h 15m
€63–141

Sofia to Leoben by train

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29h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.4 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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You can take a train from Sofia Sever to Leoben Hbf via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, and Wien Hbf in around 29h 58m.

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