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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Spa is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €250 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Spa is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Spa. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Spa-Géronstère via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Aachen Hbf and Pepinster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 44m.

How far is it from Sofia to Spa?

The distance between Sofia and Spa is 1838 km. The road distance is 1940.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Spa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 58m and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Sofia to Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Spa train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Spa?

Spa is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:26 AM in Sofia and 4:26 AM in Spa.

Where does the Sofia to Spa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Spa is 1941 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Sofia to Spa.

Where can I stay near Spa?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Spa.

Sofia to Spa - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Sofia to Spa 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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SOF - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Verviers-Centraltrain
7h 21m
€89–285
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SOF - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
8h 26m
€48–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
31h 58m
€84–121
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 Meidlingnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Aachen, Hbftrain 90N
41h 44m
€315–450
Drive 1,940.5 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Spacar 1,940.5 km
17h 35m
€299–432
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane SOF - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain
7h 48m
€55–298
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SOF - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Maastrichttrain
8h 54m
€70–331
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
9h 6m
€108–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
33h 45m
€132–257
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Spacar
17h 37m
€284–1,267

Sofia to Spa by bus and train

1Weekly Services

31h 58mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,838.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Spa, Belgium?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Aachen Main Train Station once a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 30h 15m.

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