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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Sofia is to bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 28h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Mannheim Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 54m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Sofia?

The distance between Heidelberg and Sofia is 1499 km. The road distance is 1666.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 16m and costs $220 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Heidelberg to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Sofia bus from?

Heidelberg to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Mannheim Central Bus Station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Sofia bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Sofia bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Heidelberg. It is currently 5:50 AM in Heidelberg and 6:50 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Sofia is 1666 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Heidelberg to Sofia.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

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

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Train to Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane FRA - SOF
5h 50m
$113–333
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STR - SOF
6h 7m
$105–331
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the bus from Salzburg to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Stationbus
24h 16m
$225–542
Drive 1,666.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Sofiacar 1,666.4 km
15h 1m
$275–397
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MUC - SOF
8h 20m
$160–549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
28h 54m
$112–163
Bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hbf to Sofiabus
29h 26m
$156–269
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
20h 18m
$330–463

Frankfurt (FRA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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3h 21mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Citylines operates a bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 27h 35m.

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