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

The cheapest way to get from Volos to Sofia is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Volos to Sofia is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $100 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Volos and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Volos to Sofia?

The distance between Volos and Sofia is 493 km. The road distance is 489 km.

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

The best way to get from Volos to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $30 - $70.

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

The bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station takes 7h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Volos to Sofia bus from?

Volos to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station.

Where does the Volos to Sofia bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Volos to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Volos to Sofia is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Volos to Sofia.

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

Book your Volos to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2280+ hotels available in Sofia.

Volos to Sofia - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Volos to Sofia by bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 80
7h 45m
$30–70
Drive 489 km
1. Drive from Volos to Sofiacar 489 km
5h 26m
$103–149
Bus, train via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Volos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus
4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
8h 16m
$40–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Volos KTEL Magnisias to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus N983
2. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
9h 19m
$36–60

Volos to Sofia by bus

19Weekly Buses

7h 45mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 492.9 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Volos, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 7h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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