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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Sofia is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 23h 25m.

How far is it from Ulm to Sofia?

The distance between Ulm and Sofia is 1257 km. The road distance is 1465.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 1m and costs $80 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Ulm to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Ulm to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ulm and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Ulm. It is currently 1:22 PM in Ulm and 2:22 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Ulm to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Sofia is 1466 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Ulm to Sofia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2097+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Sofia by train, plane, 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.

Train to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, fly
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Memmingentrain
2. Fly from Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMM - SOF
6h 14m
$49–239
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636 / ...
21h 1m
$84–177
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ulm to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Sofiacar
13h 18m
$323–443
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Wendlingentrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
6h 33m
$81–271
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
6h 51m
$130–331
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
7h 13m
$126–423
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
23h 25m
$70–100
Train, bus via Munich
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Sofiabus N981
24h 3m
$122–249
Drive 1,465.7 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Sofiacar 1,465.7 km
13h 39m
$242–349

Ulm to Sofia by train and bus

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21h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,257 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Citylines operates a bus from Ulm Long Distance Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 23h 25m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice a week.

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