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How to get fromBerlin to Sofiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Berlin to Sofia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BER - SOF
    5h 14m
    $59–223

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 11m
    $75–120

  3. Drive 1,562 km

    1. Drive from Berlin to Sofiacar car 1,562 km
    16h 13m
    $258–372

  4. Bus via Messegelände/ZOB

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    25h 13m
    $145–227

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,344.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and five other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Sofia Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 24h 11m.

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