There are 4 ways to get from Kardzhali to Sofia by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4h$20–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Sofiatrain Ic / ...
7h 8m$5–8Drive 236.2 km
- Drive from Kardzhali to Sofiacar 236.2 km
2h 52m$38–54Bus via Haskovo
- Take the bus from Kardzhali to Haskovobus
- Take the bus from Haskovo to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
5h 10m
Kardzhali to Sofia by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kardzhali to Sofia is to train which costs $4 - $9 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kardzhali to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kardzhali and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kardzhali to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kardjali and arriving at Sofia via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Kardzhali and Sofia is 278 km. The road distance is 236.2 km.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $20 - $35.
The bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Station takes 4h including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kardzhali to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Kardzhali station.
Kardzhali to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kardjali station.
The best way to get from Kardzhali to Sofia is to bus which takes 4h and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Kardzhali, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kardjali to Sofia via Dimitrovgrad in around 7h 8m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kardjali to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Website
- krumovgrad-bg.com
Bus from Kardzhali to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Krumovgrad Municipality Bus
- Phone
- +359 (0) 64 888 666
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogarapleven.com
Bus from Kardzhali to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- avtogarapleven.com
- Phone
- 0373 82015
- [email protected]
- Website
- harmanli.bg
Bus from Haskovo to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- harmanli.bg
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Kardzhali to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Kardzhali to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kardzhali to Sofia is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kardzhali to Sofia.
Book your Kardzhali to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
There are 2296+ hotels available in Sofia.