There are 5 ways to get from Burgas to Sofia by train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Burgas to Sofiatrain Ic
5h 55m$6–10Bus
- Take the bus from Burgas South to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
6h 22m$16–35Drive 382.3 km
- Drive from Burgas to Sofiacar 382.3 km
3h 14m$61–87Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
4h 23m$167–357Bus via Sliven
- Take the bus from Burgas to Slivenbus
- Take the bus from Sliven to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
7h 6m$27–28
Burgas to Sofia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burgas to Sofia is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Burgas to Sofia is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $60 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgas South and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Burgas and arriving at Sofia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Burgas and Sofia is 408 km. The road distance is 382.3 km.
The best way to get from Burgas to Sofia without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $6 - $10.
The train from Burgas to Sofia takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Burgas to Sofia bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Burgas South station.
Burgas to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Burgas station.
The best way to get from Burgas to Sofia is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Burgas, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Burgas to Sofia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Burgas Bus operates a bus from Burgas South to Sofia Central Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Varna Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Burgas to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–10
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Burgas South to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Burgas Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Burgas to Sofia bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Burgas to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burgas to Sofia is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Burgas to Sofia.
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