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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $25 - $40.

How far is it from Sofia to Rakovski?

The distance between Sofia and Rakovski is 192 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Rakovski without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $17 - $24.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sofia to Rakovski, including transfers.

Train or bus from Sofia to Rakovski?

The best way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $75 and takes 4h 16m.

Can I drive from Sofia to Rakovski?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rakovski is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sofia to Rakovski.

Where can I stay near Rakovski?

There are 736+ hotels available in Rakovski.

Sofia to Rakovski - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Rakovski by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sofia to Manoletrain Ic
3h 38m
$17–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 12 / ...
4h 16m
$19–71
Drive 160.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rakovskicar 160.4 km
1h 32m
$26–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Rakovskitaxi 160.4 km
1h 32m
$120–150
Bus via Yasno pole
1. Take the bus from Sofia Vasil Levski Monument to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus Traventuria 3436 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Yasno polebus
4h 24m
$20–28

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Rakovski.

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Distance: 192.1 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Manole 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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