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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Linz is to bus which costs €60 - €170 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Linz is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Sofia to Linz?

The distance between Sofia and Linz is 1022 km. The road distance is 1129.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Linz without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Sofia to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Linz bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Linz?

The best way to get from Sofia to Linz is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €700 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Sofia to Linz bus arrive?

Sofia to Linz bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Linz?

Linz is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:04 PM in Sofia and 10:04 PM in Linz.

Can I drive from Sofia to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Linz is 1129 km. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Sofia to Linz.

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

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 406+ hotels available in Linz.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Linz by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
5h 57m
€69–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stopbus Citylines 27 / ...
19h 50m
€60–170
Drive 1,129.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Linzcar 1,129.3 km
12h 20m
€187–270
Fly to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane SOF - LNZ
9h 19m
€176–680
Fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane SOF - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Linz Hbftrain
10h 49m
€173–336
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
8h 42m
€124–348
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane SOF - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 55m
€61–255

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flights

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1h 36mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,022.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Linz, Austria?

Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost €60–85 and the journey takes 19h 50m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lufthansa, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Bulgaria Air fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Linz Airport (LNZ) twice daily.

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