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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rostock is to fly and train which costs €90 - €280 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rostock is to fly and train which takes 8h 8m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Rostock?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Rostock station. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Rostock central bus station via Niš, Autobuska Stanica and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Rostock?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Rostock. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.

How far is it from Sofia to Rostock?

The distance between Sofia and Rostock is 1802 km. The road distance is 1788.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Rostock without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 29m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Sofia to Rostock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rostock bus from?

Sofia to Rostock bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Rostock train from?

Sofia to Rostock train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Where does the Sofia to Rostock bus arrive?

Sofia to Rostock bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rostock?

Rostock is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:14 AM in Sofia and 11:14 PM in Rostock.

Where does the Sofia to Rostock train arrive?

Sofia to Rostock train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Rostock?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rostock is 1789 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Sofia to Rostock.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Rostock?

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Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2792+ hotels available in Rostock.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Rostock by plane, train, bus, night 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 Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SOF - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 8m
€83–309
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
25h 29m
€105–183
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
6. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
36h 45m
€303–598
Drive 1,788.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rostockcar 1,788.7 km
18h 10m
€256–369
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SOF - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 9m
€93–272
Fly to Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Solidarity Szczecin-Goleniów Airport (SZZ)plane SOF - SZZ
2. Take the train from Port Lotniczy Szczecin Goleniow to Szczecin Glownytrain
3. Take the train from Szczecin Glowny to Guestrowtrain
4. Take the train from Güstrow Bahnhof to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain
16h 14m
€93–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Rostock central bus stationbus N32 / ...
32h 20m
€128–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Rostockcar
17h 50m
€292–1,181

Sofia to Rostock by bus

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32h 20mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,802 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rostock, Germany?

You can take a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Rostock central bus station via Niš, Autobuska Stanica and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 32h 20m.

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