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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Mainz is to bus via Kaiserslautern which costs €75 - €110 and takes 27h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Mainz central train station via Kaiserslautern central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Mainz?

The distance between Sofia and Mainz is 1434 km. The road distance is 1708 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Mainz without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 55m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Sofia to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Mainz bus from?

Sofia to Mainz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Mainz?

The best way to get from Sofia to Mainz is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Kaiserslautern, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 27h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Mainz bus arrive?

Sofia to Mainz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kaiserslautern Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:30 AM in Sofia and 4:30 AM in Mainz.

Can I drive from Sofia to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Mainz is 1708 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Sofia to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1133+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Mainz 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 Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)SOF - FRA
5h 32m
€83–234
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)SOF - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
7h 3m
€75–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Bratislava
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbf46 / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
21h 55m
€102–259
Drive 1,708 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Mainz1,708 km
15h 22m
€240–346
Bus via Kaiserslautern
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kaiserslautern Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3641 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Mainz central train stationN90 / ...
27h 30m
€75–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralCitylines 57 / ...
29h 48m
€98–151
Bus via Niš
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
30h 30m
€137–239
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Mainz
14h 24m
€279–387

Sofia to Mainz by bus

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27h 30mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,434.3 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Mainz central train station via Kaiserslautern Bus Station and Kaiserslautern central train station in around 27h 30m.

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