There are 6 ways to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus, plane, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane OTP - SOF
6h 15m$72–192Train
cheapest- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain 1091
- Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain Ic
9h 49m$18–22Bus
- Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus
- Take the bus from Calafat to Sofiabus 1950
8h 47mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Craiova to Sofia-SOF299.6 km
4h 58mDrive 299.6 km
- Drive from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 299.6 km
4h 58m$48–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain 1091
- Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
9h 5m
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which costs $18 - $22 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Calafat, Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Летище София via Vidin, Modna K″shcha Agresiya and Стадион Васил Левски. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Craiova and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 538 km. The road distance is 299.6 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $22 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Craiova to Р-Т Александрия via Calafat, Sofia, Централна Гара, and Хотел Плиска in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Летище София via Vidin, Sofia Sever, Modna K″shcha Agresiya, Uasg, and Стадион Васил Левски in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Vidin to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–7
- Phone
- +4-021-312.03.45
- Website
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Schedules at
- comantotrans.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40 768 922 512
- [email protected]
- Website
- bbilantravel.ro
Bus from Craiova to Calafat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- bbilantravel.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Calafat to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 02/813 33 98
- [email protected]
- Website
- aleksiev-91.com
Bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleksiev-91.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Craiova to Sofia-SOF
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by B&B Ilan Travel, arrive at Calafat station.
Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Vidin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Craiova to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2310+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Craiova and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















