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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rostock is to bus and train which costs €85 - €140 and takes 25h 30m.

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 5m and costs €75 - €280.

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 46m.

How far is it from Sofia to Rostock?

The distance between Sofia and Rostock is 1799 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 30m and costs €85 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Sofia to Rostock, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Rostock?

Rostock is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:50 PM in Sofia and 5:50 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.

Where can I stay near Rostock?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Rostock.

Sofia to Rostock - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 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 13m
€89–320
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
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 5m
€76–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
25h 30m
€85–138
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 46m
€186–388
Drive 1,788.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Rostockcar 1,788.7 km
18h 10m
€248–359
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus Racic Eurobus
2. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Rostock Hauptbahnhoftrain 17
28h 41m
€110–154
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
€287–1,174

Sofia to Rostock by bus and train

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28h 41mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sofia to Rostock.

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Distance: 1,798.6 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Rostock. However, you can take the line 84 shuttle to Terminal 1, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Rostock Hauptbahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Berlin Hbf in around 25h 30m.

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