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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rab is to bus and ferry which costs €75 - €180 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rab is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 10h 2m and costs €100 - €290.

How far is it from Sofia to Rab?

The distance between Sofia and Rab is 1020 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Rab without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 9m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 18h 9m to get from Sofia to Rab, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rab?

Rab is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 11:47 PM in Sofia and 10:47 PM in Rab.

Where can I stay near Rab?

There are 4027+ hotels available in Rab.

Sofia to Rab - 6 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Rab by bus, ferry, plane, shuttle, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagrebbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Rijeka bus stationbus 972 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
18h 9m
€75–175
Fly to Zadar Airport, shuttle, line 9309 ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane SOF - ZAD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zadar Airport to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorshuttle
3. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
13h 8m
€82–301
Bus, bus and ferry, line 9309 ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagrebbus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus 939
3. Take the busferry from Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor to Novaljabusferry
4. Take the ferry from Novalja to Rabferry
20h 40m
Bus, ferry via Zagreb
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Zagreb - Motel Plitvicebus
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Rijekabus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
21h 1m
€156–201
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SOF - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvorbus
3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
10h 2m
€102–283
Fly to Rijeka Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane SOF - RJK
2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
13h 11m
€148–388

Sofia to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry

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18h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,020 km
Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Rab. However, you can take the bus to Zagreb, take the bus to Rijeka bus station, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Zadar Airport (ZAD), walk to Zadar Airport, take the shuttle to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, walk to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor, take the bus to Obilaznica, walk to Novalja, then take the line 9309 ferry to Rab.

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