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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to bus and fly which costs $70 - $220 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $75 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden Bayrische Strasse and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 35m.

How far is it from Dresden to Sofia?

The distance between Dresden and Sofia is 1214 km. The road distance is 1374.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Dresden to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Sofia bus from?

Dresden to Sofia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Dresden Bayrische Strasse station.

Bus or fly from Dresden to Sofia?

The best way to get from Dresden to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $100 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 21h 35m.

Where does the Dresden to Sofia bus arrive?

Dresden to Sofia bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 9:29 PM in Dresden and 10:29 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Dresden to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Sofia is 1375 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Dresden to Sofia.

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

Book your Dresden to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2275+ hotels available in Sofia.

Dresden to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dresden to Sofia by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DRS - SOF
6h 39m
$104–396
Bus to Wroclaw, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Wroclaw, Wroclaw Airportbus
2. Fly from Wroclaw (WRO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane WRO - SOF
8h 8m
$71–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
21h 35m
$90–210
Drive 1,374.9 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Sofiacar 1,374.9 km
14h 24m
$289–417
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BER - SOF
6h 12m
$77–346
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane PRG - SOF
6h 45m
$74–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
24h 51m
$107–153

Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,214.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

Lufthansa City and Lufthansa fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, Arda Tur operates a bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $209 and the journey takes 21h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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