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How to get fromDebrecen to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, car, or night train

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

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  1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport

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    1. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane DEB - SOF
    5h 37m
    $179–822

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Debrecen to Zuglotrain train Ir / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 43m
    $58–105

  3. Drive  721.8 km

    1. Drive from Debrecen to Sofiacar car 721.8 km
    9h 38m
    $126–182

  4. Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Oradeabus bus
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane OMR - SOF
    12h 37m
    $131–266

  5. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Debrecen to Ferihegytrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BUD - SOF
    6h 50m
    $79–260

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N910 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 46m
    $67–122

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomásbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bekescsaba to Baile Herculanetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus bus
    19h 8m
    $76–110

  8. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomásbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Lőkösháza, vasútállomásbus bus
    3. Take the nighttrain from Lokoshaza to Băile Herculanenighttrain night train
    4. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus bus
    20h 34m
    $91–125

Debrecen to Sofia by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration19h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa and Lufthansa City fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Debrecen bus station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 14h 46m.

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