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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Linköping is to fly and bus which costs 950 kr - 2500 kr and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Linköping is to fly and train which takes 9h 44m and costs 1200 kr - 3800 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Linköping?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Linköping. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Linköping via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Linköping?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Linköping station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Linköping Centralstation via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Sofia to Linköping?

The distance between Sofia and Linköping is 1839 km. The road distance is 2729.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Linköping without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 33m and costs 1400 kr - 2100 kr.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Sofia to Linköping, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Linköping bus from?

Sofia to Linköping bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Linköping train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Linköping?

The best way to get from Sofia to Linköping is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs 700 kr - 3000 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1700 kr - 3100 kr and takes 2 days 4h, you could also bus via Belgrade, which costs and takes 39h 50m.

Where does the Sofia to Linköping bus arrive?

Sofia to Linköping bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Belgrade New Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Linköping?

Linköping is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:33 AM in Sofia and 12:33 AM in Linköping.

Where does the Sofia to Linköping train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Linköping?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Linköping is 2730 km. It takes approximately 27h 44m to drive from Sofia to Linköping.

Where can I stay near Linköping?

There are 69+ hotels available in Linköping.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Linköping by plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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Fly to Linköping City Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Linköping City Airport (LPI)SOF - LPI
10h 28m
kr 706–2,906
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische StrasseRacic Eurobus
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Linköping CentralstationSnälltåget
39h 33m
kr 1,444–2,044
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-NyugatiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin HbfEc
5. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Linköping Centralstation344 / ...
2d 4h
kr 1,712–3,094
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Linköping
25h 11m
kr 4,524–14,534
Fly to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN)SOF - ARN
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Linköping Centralstation
9h 44m
kr 1,206–3,706
Fly to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT)SOF - GOT
2. Take the bus from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Linköping Bus Station
11h 22m
kr 976–2,436
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus StationCitylines 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Linköping
39h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Kosovska Mitrovica
3. Take the bus from Kosovska Mitrovica to Linköping
46h 16m
Drive 2,729.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Linköping2,729.7 km
27h 44m
kr 4,845–6,998

Sofia to Linköping by bus and train

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39h 33mAverage Duration

kr 1,444Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,838.8 km
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Linköping, Sweden?

Bulgaria Air, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Linköping City Airport (LPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Linköping Centralstation via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Nyugati, and Berlin Hbf in around 2d 4h.

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