What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Santorini Island?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Santorini Island is to bus and train and car ferry which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Santorini Island?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Santorini Island is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €85 - €250.

How far is it from Sofia to Santorini Island?

The distance between Sofia and Santorini Island is 731 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Santorini Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Santorini Island without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 18h 12m and costs €85 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Santorini Island?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Sofia to Santorini Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Santorini Island?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini Island.

Sofia to Santorini Island - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Santorini Island by plane, bus, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly from Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini (JTR)SOF - JTR
5h 13m
€86–241
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
18h 12m
€88–152
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to BlagoevgradRe
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Pireaus
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Paros
6. Take the car ferry from Paros to Thira Santorini Port
19h 19m
€147–201
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kavala Central Bus Station
2. Take the ferry from Kavala to MykonosBsf
3. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Thira Santorini Port
30h 9m
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Santorini (JTR)SKG - JTR
8h 29m
€94–204
Bus, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Thessaloniki train station
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
3. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
24h 59m
€162–203
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thira Santorini Port
14h 31m
€191–287

Sofia to Santorini Island by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

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18h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 731.3 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Santorini Island, Greece?

Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Santorini (JTR) 3 times a day.

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