There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Rakovski by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the taxi from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station to Rakovskitaxi
2h 13m$29–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 11 / ...
- Take the bus from Plovdiv to Rakovskibus
4h 19m$15–38Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Skutaretrain Ic
3h 39m$19–25Drive 160.4 km
- Drive from Sofia to Rakovskicar 160.4 km
1h 32m$26–37
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to bus which costs $14 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Rakovski. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Rakovski via Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Rakovski. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Skutare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Sofia and Rakovski is 168 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Rakovski without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 13m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Sofia to Rakovski, including transfers.
Sofia to Rakovski bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Rakovski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $40 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rakovski, Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Skutare every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rakovski via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, and Rakovski in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Skutare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $22–27
Eko Taxi
- Phone
- +359 87 750 6155
- Website
- ekotaxi.bg
Elma Taxi
- Phone
- +359 32 6160
- Website
- viailet.bg
Taxi 1
- Phone
- +359 32 6155
- Website
- taxi1.bg
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Rakovski bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.
Sofia to Rakovski train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Skutare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rakovski is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sofia to Rakovski.
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