There are 6 ways to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2h 12m$9–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Gorna banya spirkatrain Ic / ...
2h 48m$3–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Blagoevgrad to Sofia-SOF103.2 km
1h 19mDrive 103.2 km
- Drive from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 103.2 km
1h 19m$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF)taxi 103.2 km
1h 19m$100–120Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2h 37m$11–18
Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Blagoevgrad station to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad Bus Station and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Blagoevgrad and arriving at Орлов мост via Горна Баня. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Blagoevgrad and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 111 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $9 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Blagoevgrad Bus Station.
Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Blagoevgrad station.
The best way to get from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 1h 20m. FlixBus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Blagoevgrad to Gorna banya spirka hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Blagoevgrad to Gorna banya spirka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 894 77 44 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleiatravel.com
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- en.kaleiatravel.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Blagoevgrad to Sofia-SOF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Den I Nosht
- Phone
- +359 73 832 223
Elit Taksi
- Phone
- +35973832323
Ok Taxi
- Phone
- +359 88 721 0000
- Website
- oktaxiblgrad.net
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More Questions & Answers
Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna banya spirka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2323+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Blagoevgrad and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















