What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand is to bus and train which costs €95 - €150 and takes 32h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Lübeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 40m.

How far is it from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Sofia and Timmendorfer Strand is 1667 km. The road distance is 1843.6 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 21m and costs €95 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand train from?

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

Where does the Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand is 1844 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand.

Where can I stay near Timmendorfer Strand?

There are 5173+ hotels available in Timmendorfer Strand.

Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand by plane, train, bus, 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)SOF - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
7h 28m
€98–305
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Hamburg
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck HbfRe8 / ...
32h 21m
€97–149
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 Muenchen HbfRjx
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Lübeck Hbf25
40h 40m
€228–407
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Timmendorfer Strand
16h 59m
€277–1,157
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bremen Airport (BRE)SOF - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbf
9h 59m
€100–281
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)SOF - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lübeck Hbf
11h 8m
€142–331
Bus, train via Lübeck-Moisling Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofRacic Eurobus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck-MoislingRe8 / ...
34h 16m
€118–150
Drive 1,843.6 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand1,843.6 km
19h 17m
€262–379

Sofia to Timmendorfer Strand by train

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Distance: 1,667.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Timmendorfer Strand, Germany?

You can take a train from Sofia Sever to Timmendorfer Strand via Vidin, Craiova, Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Lübeck Hbf in around 40h 40m.

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