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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Sofia is to fly which costs $65 - $290 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $65 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Estació d'Autobusos de València, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Padova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 21m.

How far is it from Alicante to Sofia?

The distance between Alicante and Sofia is 2101 km. The road distance is 2797.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 38h 10m and costs $340 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Alicante to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Sofia bus from?

Alicante to Sofia bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Bus or fly from Alicante to Sofia?

The best way to get from Alicante to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $65 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs $260 - $330 and takes 42h 21m.

Where does the Alicante to Sofia bus arrive?

Alicante to Sofia bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Alicante. It is currently 5:52 PM in Alicante and 6:52 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Alicante to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Sofia is 2797 km. It takes approximately 28h 20m to drive from Alicante to Sofia.

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

Book your Alicante to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2305+ hotels available in Sofia.

Alicante to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ALC - SOF
5h 59m
$67–285
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
5. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
38h 10m
$345–475
Drive 2,797.4 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Sofiacar 2,797.4 km
28h 20m
$512–739
Train to Valencia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VLC - SOF
8h 6m
$84–282
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
4. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
42h 21m
$264–329
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante Calle Portugal to Aradbus
2. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
3. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofiabus
2d 2h
$206–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofiabus 1950
2d 5h
$227–310

Alicante to Sofia by train and bus

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38h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,101.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair flies from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Sofia Central Bus Station via Estació d'Autobusos de València, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, and Padova in around 42h 21m.

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