There are 5 ways to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
3h 29m$7–11Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karlovo to Sofiatrain Re / ...
4h 20m$3–5Drive 149 km
- Drive from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofiacar 149 km
2h 8m$24–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofiataxi 149 km
2h 8m$140–180Bus via Banya
- Take the bus from Karlovo to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4h 4m$5–9
Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia is to train which costs $2 - $5 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Banya and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Karlovo Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Banya and arriving at Sofia via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Banya, Plovdiv Province and Sofia is 151 km. The road distance is 149 km.
The best way to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia, including transfers.
Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Karlovo Bus Station.
Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Karlovo station.
The best way to get from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $5 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Banya, Plovdiv Province, Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Karlovo to Sofia hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Karlovo to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Karlovo Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Karlovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- karlovo.bg
Bus from Karlovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- karlovo.bg
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More Questions & Answers
Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Banya, Plovdiv Province to Sofia.
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