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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ulm is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 24h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ulm is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €35 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station station and arriving at Ulm Long Distance Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 24h 15m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ulm?

The distance between Sofia and Ulm is 1251 km. The road distance is 1465.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Ulm without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 53m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Sofia to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ulm bus from?

Sofia to Ulm bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Ulm bus arrive?

Sofia to Ulm bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Ulm Long Distance Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Ulm?

Ulm is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:48 AM in Sofia and 12:48 AM in Ulm.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ulm is 1465 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Sofia to Ulm.

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

Book your Sofia to Ulm bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 190+ hotels available in Ulm.

Sofia to Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Sofia to Ulm 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 Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM)plane SOF - FMM
2. Take the train from Memmingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 51m
€39–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Salzburg Lastenstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3627 / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
20h 53m
€77–147
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Ulmcar
13h 2m
€279–377
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€101–316
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SOF - STR
2. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 47m
€68–239
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SOF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 42m
€121–233
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Munich central bus stationbus N981
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
23h 29m
€109–216
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ulm Long Distance Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
24h 15m
€55–85
Drive 1,465.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Ulmcar 1,465.3 km
13h 48m
€208–300

Sofia to Ulm by bus and train

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20h 53mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,251.3 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Ulm, Germany?

Citylines operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ulm Long Distance Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €85–120 and the journey takes 24h 15m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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