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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Sofia is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 33h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Bremen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 30m.

How far is it from Groningen to Sofia?

The distance between Groningen and Sofia is 1981 km. The road distance is 2012.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 32m and costs $130 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Groningen to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Groningen to Sofia bus arrive?

Groningen to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

What is the time difference between Groningen and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Groningen. It is currently 11:42 PM in Groningen and 12:42 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Groningen to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Sofia is 2013 km. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Groningen to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

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Groningen to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 11 ways to get from Groningen to Sofia by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane AMS - SOF
7h 30m
$148–390
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EIN - SOF
8h 27m
$86–462
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leipzig to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 32m
$139–539
Drive 2,012.6 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Sofiacar 2,012.6 km
19h 32m
$415–600
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BRE - SOF
9h 54m
$123–419
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HAM - SOF
9h 38m
$139–533
Train, train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Ibbenbuerentrain
4. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FMO - SOF
11h 38m
$208–469
Train, train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain
4. Take the train from Rheine to Holzwickedetrain
5. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DTM - SOF
9h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
33h 30m
$105–165
Bus via Sofia Serdica Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
34h 50m
$145–205
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Groningen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
24h 15m
$357–503

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,980.9 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Bremen in around 33h 30m.

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