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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Sofia is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 26h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $75 - $270.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The distance between Stuttgart and Sofia is 1322 km. The road distance is 1550.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Salzburg which takes 22h 8m and costs $80 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Stuttgart to Sofia, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Stuttgart to Sofia?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 26h 23m.

What is the time difference between Stuttgart and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Stuttgart. It is currently 10:19 AM in Stuttgart and 11:19 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Sofia is 1550 km. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Stuttgart to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2086+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
5h 35m
$75–263
Train, train to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingentrain
3. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMM - SOF
7h 30m
$56–293
Train, bus via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
22h 8m
$83–283
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Stuttgart to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
13h 58m
$337–463
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
6h 20m
$109–369
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
7h 42m
$125–420
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Sofiabus N981
24h 56m
$128–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
26h 23m
$73–114
Drive 1,550.3 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Sofiacar 1,550.3 km
14h 20m
$256–369

Stuttgart to Sofia by train and bus

3Weekly Services

22h 8mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,322.1 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Citylines operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 24h 45m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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