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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €90 - €140 and takes 36h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ostend is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Ostende via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 1m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ostend?

The distance between Sofia and Ostend is 1838 km. The road distance is 2177.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Ostend without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 26h 53m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Sofia to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ostend train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Ostend?

Ostend is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:49 PM in Sofia and 11:49 AM in Ostend.

Where does the Sofia to Ostend train arrive?

Sofia to Ostend train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ostend is 2178 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Sofia to Ostend.

Where can I stay near Ostend?

There are 6074+ hotels available in Ostend.

Sofia to Ostend - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Ostend by plane, train, bus, night 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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SOF - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 57m
€103–269
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)SOF - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 20m
€80–404
Bus, train via Vienna
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 Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
26h 53m
€153–391
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to OstendeIc
39h 1m
€212–435
Drive 2,177.6 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Ostend2,177.6 km
19h 28m
€337–487
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SOF - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
7h 32m
€99–452
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOF - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Ostende
9h 6m
€115–379
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Antwerp Berchem Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to OstendeIc / ...
36h 4m
€94–135
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Brussels-North train station328
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to OstendeIc / ...
38h 46m
€136–198
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ostend
19h 26m
€312–1,311

Sofia to Ostend by bus and train

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36h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,838.1 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Ostend, Belgium?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Ostend. However, you can take the line 84 shuttle to Terminal 1, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Brussels Airport (BRU), walk to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, take the train to Gand-Saint-Pierre, then take the train to Ostende. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Ostende via Bratislava, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 26h 53m.

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