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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Sofia is to bus via Zagreb which costs $35 - $90 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $90 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Zagreb Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Split to Sofia?

The distance between Split and Sofia is 624 km. The road distance is 787 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Sofia without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Split to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Sofia bus from?

Split to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Split Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Split to Sofia?

The best way to get from Split to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Zagreb, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Split to Sofia bus arrive?

Split to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

What is the time difference between Split and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 3:53 PM in Split and 4:53 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Split to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Split to Sofia is 787 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Split to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Sofia.

Split to Sofia - 10 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Split to Sofia by plane, ferry, bus, car, shuttle, or car ferry

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 Split Airport
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SPU - SOF
7h 38m
$90–311
Bus via Zagreb
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zagrebbus 924 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
18h 15m
$40–88
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Hvarferry
2. Take the ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnikferry 842
3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
4. Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
16h 30m
$126–198
Drive 787 km
1. Drive from Split to Sofiacar 787 km
11h 47m
$129–186
Shuttle to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicashuttle
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BEG - SOF
10h 7m
$167–302
Bus, bus to Sarajevo, fly
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Makarska, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Makarska, Autobusni kolodvor to Sarajevo , East Sarajevo Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane SJJ - SOF
13h 39m
$114–294
Bus to Zadar Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Zadar bus stationbus
2. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ZAD - SOF
8h 18m
$125–382
Drive, car ferry to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry
3. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRI - SOF
15h 40m
$81–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 68
23h 30m
$75–102
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
25h 1m
$103–106

Split to Sofia by bus

8Weekly Buses

18h 15mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 623.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Volotea, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Zagreb and Zagreb Central Bus Station in around 18h 15m.

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