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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Sofia is to fly which costs $40 - $160 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $70 - $200.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Sofia. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 35h 30m.

How far is it from Spain to Sofia?

The distance between Spain and Sofia is 1798 km. The road distance is 2299.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 48m and costs $260 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Spain to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Sofia bus from?

Spain to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Barcelona station.

Bus or fly from Spain to Sofia?

The best way to get from Spain to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $170 and takes 35h 30m.

Where does the Spain to Sofia bus arrive?

Spain to Sofia bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

Can I drive from Spain to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Sofia is 2300 km. It takes approximately 23h 21m to drive from Spain to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Spain to Sofia 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 from Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BCN - SOF
6h 7m
$42–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
5. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
32h 48m
$260–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Sofiabus
35h 30m
$130–170
Drive 2,299.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Sofiacar 2,299.7 km
23h 21m
$421–607
Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PMI - SOF
5h 51m
$72–197
Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MAD - SOF
6h 53m
$55–216
Fly from Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VLC - SOF
6h 24m
$66–217
Fly from Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AGP - SOF
6h 34m
$73–183
Bus via Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
41h 4m
$113–163
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barcelona to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
24h 54m
$542–760

Spain to Sofia by train and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 48mAverage Duration

$260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,797.9 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Spain and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Bulgaria Air fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Yubim operates a bus from Barcelona to Sofia twice a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 35h 30m.

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