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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sibiu is to train which costs $40 - $60 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sibiu is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $75 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Sibiu?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Sibiu. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Sibiu via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Sibiu?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sibiu. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Sibiu via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucharest and Ploieşti Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Sofia to Sibiu?

The distance between Sofia and Sibiu is 650 km. The road distance is 508.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Sibiu without a car is to bus via Ruse which takes 10h 45m and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from Sofia to Sibiu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Sibiu bus from?

Sofia to Sibiu bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Sibiu train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Sibiu?

The best way to get from Sofia to Sibiu is to bus via Ruse which takes 10h 45m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $300 and takes 8h 8m, you could also train, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Sofia to Sibiu bus arrive?

Sofia to Sibiu bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Sibiu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Sibiu?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sibiu is 509 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Sofia to Sibiu.

Where can I stay near Sibiu?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Sibiu.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Sibiu by bus, train, car, plane, or night train

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

Bus via Ruse
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiubus
10h 45m
$44–66
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain 4610
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiubus
12h 21m
$42–65
Drive 508.8 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Sibiucar 508.8 km
8h 44m
$82–118
Fly to Sibiu
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane SOF - SBZ
8h 8m
$76–291
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 train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Vesttrain
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Sibiutrain
13h 44m
$42–62
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
3. Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
15h 40m
$45–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
2. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Târgu Jiubus
3. Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Sibiubus
16h
Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane SOF - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Sibiubus
10h 24m
$64–254

Sofia to Sibiu by bus

5Weekly Buses

10h 45mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.6 km
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sibiu, Romania?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sibiu via Ruse in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Sibiu (SBZ) 4 times a day.

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