There are 5 ways to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sopot E871 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
2h 35m$11–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karlovo to Sofiatrain Re / ...
3h 41m$8–13Drive 138.7 km
- Drive from Central Balkan National Park to Sofiacar 138.7 km
2h 16m$22–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Central Balkan National Park to Sofiataxi 138.7 km
2h 16m$130–160Bus via Sopot
- Take the bus from Sopot to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3h 4m$8–12
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia is to bus via Sopot which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sopot E871 and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Karlovo and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Central Balkan National Park and Sofia is 143 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia, including transfers.
Central Balkan National Park to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sopot E871 station.
Central Balkan National Park to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Karlovo station.
The best way to get from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sopot E871 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Karlovo to Sofia hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 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
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sopot E871 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sopot to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Central Balkan National Park to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Central Balkan National Park to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Balkan National Park to Sofia is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Central Balkan National Park to Sofia.
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