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How to get fromBarcelona to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BCN - SOF
    5h 47m
    $37–225

  2. Train, bus via Trieste

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 3m
    $310–429

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 41m
    $270–357

  4. Drive  2,298.7 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Sofiacar car 2,298.7 km
    23h 25m
    $402–580

  5. Bus via Padova

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 56m
    $225–250

  6. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 18m
    $200–237

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Tiranabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 32m

Barcelona to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,792.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Bulgaria Air fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Sofia Central Bus Station via Padova in around 33h 56m.

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