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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Split is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 18h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Split is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Split station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Split Bus Station via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Split?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Split. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Split via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti and Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 49m.

How far is it from Sofia to Split?

The distance between Sofia and Split is 618 km. The road distance is 791.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Split without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 28m and costs €110 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Sofia to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Split bus from?

Sofia to Split bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Split train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Sofia to Split?

The best way to get from Sofia to Split is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 39h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 18h 16m.

Where does the Sofia to Split bus arrive?

Sofia to Split bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zagreb Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Split?

Split is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:25 AM in Sofia and 12:25 AM in Split.

Where does the Sofia to Split train arrive?

Sofia to Split train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Split?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Split is 791 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Sofia to Split.

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

Book your Sofia to Split bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 11598+ hotels available in Split.

Sofia to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Split by plane, bus, ferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Split Airport (SPU)SOF - SPU
7h 23m
€79–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Zagreb Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3575 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Split Bus Station924 / ...
18h 16m
€34–74
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovo
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
3. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Dubrovnik Central Bus Station
4. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Split
17h 28m
€112–132
Train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to VidinRe
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiova
3. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-KeletiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zagreb Glavni Kol.Ic
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to SplitIc
39h 49m
€105–131
Drive 791.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Split791.4 km
11h 34m
€112–161
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Belgrade New Bus StationCitylines 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Split Bus Station
19h
€63–98
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Split Bus Station
23h 40m
€61–101

Sofia to Split by train

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39h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.9 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Split, Croatia?

Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Split Airport (SPU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia Sever to Split via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, and Zagreb Glavni Kol. in around 39h 49m.

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