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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Pilsen is to bus and train via Brno which costs 1 700 Kč - 2 700 Kč and takes 19h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Pilsen is to fly and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs 1 400 Kč - 3 900 Kč.

How far is it from Sofia to Pilsen?

The distance between Sofia and Pilsen is 1179 km. The road distance is 1272.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Pilsen without a car is to bus and train via Brno which takes 19h 34m and costs 1 700 Kč - 2 700 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Sofia to Pilsen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Pilsen?

Pilsen is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:44 AM in Sofia and 8:44 AM in Pilsen.

Can I drive from Sofia to Pilsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Pilsen is 1272 km. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Sofia to Pilsen.

Where can I stay near Pilsen?

There are 221+ hotels available in Pilsen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Pilsen 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 Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)SOF - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Plzeň
6h 28m
Kč 1,462–3,842
Bus, train via Brno
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Brno
2. Take the train from Brno Main Train Station to Prague Main Train Station
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni NadraziIc / ...
19h 34m
Kč 1,738–2,615
Drive 1,272.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Pilsen1,272.2 km
14h 44m
Kč 4,649–6,715
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
9h 33m
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)SOF - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorf
3. Take the train from Schwandorf to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi
9h 27m
Kč 3,162–7,232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencRacic Eurobus
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni NadraziIc / ...
20h 27m
Kč 1,853–2,585
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN982
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Plzen Hlavni NadraziIc / ...
26h 17m
Kč 3,173–4,333
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Pilsen
14h 25m
Kč 7,164–10,026

Sofia to Pilsen by bus and train

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20h 27mAverage Duration

Kč 1,853Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,179.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Pilsen, Czechia?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Pilsen. However, you can take the line 84 shuttle to Terminal 1, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), walk to Prague, then take the bus to Plzeň. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi via Brno, Brno Main Train Station, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 19h 34m.

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