What is the cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia is to bus via Mannheim which costs $110 - $160 and takes 29h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Mannheim Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Sofia?

The distance between Darmstadt and Sofia is 1436 km. The road distance is 1679.5 km.

How do I travel from Darmstadt to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Leipzig which takes 26h 54m and costs $140 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Darmstadt to Sofia?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Darmstadt to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Sofia bus from?

Darmstadt to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.

Bus or fly from Darmstadt to Sofia?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Sofia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Mannheim, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Sofia bus arrive?

Darmstadt to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

What is the time difference between Darmstadt and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Darmstadt. It is currently 4:57 AM in Darmstadt and 5:57 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Sofia is 1679 km. It takes approximately 15h 19m to drive from Darmstadt to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Darmstadt to Sofia?

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Sofia.

Darmstadt to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Darmstadt to Sofia by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
5h 13m
$110–290
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
6h 42m
$105–338
Train, bus via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 54m
$145–293
Drive 1,679.5 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Sofiacar 1,679.5 km
15h 19m
$277–400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
29h 17m
$280–328
Bus via Mannheim
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
29h 20m
$115–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
31h 40m
$115–193
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
19h 44m
$320–439

Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 1,436.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Mannheim Central Bus Station in around 29h 20m.

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