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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rakovski is to bus which costs $17 - $28 and takes 4h 5m.

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 205 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 bus and taxi which takes 3h 7m and costs $35 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 4h 4m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $28 and takes 4h 5m.

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 710+ hotels available in Rakovski.

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

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

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Popovitsabus
2. Take the taxi from Popovitsa to Rakovskitaxi
3h 7m
$36–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus N1999
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Yasno polebus
4h 5m
$17–28
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia to Belozemtrain 8613 / ...
4h 4m
$18–25
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

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 204.9 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Belozem twice daily. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Rakovski via Plovdiv and Yasno pole in around 4h 5m.

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