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

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Sofia is to fly which costs $120 - $290 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria and Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station and arriving at Sofia Sever via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 2m.

How far is it from Heathrow to Sofia?

The distance between Heathrow and Sofia is 2052 km.

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

The best way to get from Heathrow to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 45m and costs $400 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Heathrow to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Sofia bus from?

Heathrow to Sofia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow to Sofia train from?

Heathrow to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Bus or fly from Heathrow to Sofia?

The best way to get from Heathrow to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $210 and takes 39h 10m.

Where does the Heathrow to Sofia bus arrive?

Heathrow to Sofia bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 4:59 AM in Heathrow and 6:59 AM in Sofia.

Where does the Heathrow to Sofia train arrive?

Heathrow to Sofia train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Sofia.

Heathrow to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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Fly
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
3h 43m
$120–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
34h 45m
$402–967
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Sofiabus
37h 55m
$282–657
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
23h 1m
$585–797
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
39h 10m
$201–206
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain Ic / ...
46h 2m
$511–1,002
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Motrubusferry
2. Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
3. Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Sofiacar
24h 9m
$442–709

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,052.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Sofia, Bulgaria?

British Airways, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bucharest in around 39h 10m.

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