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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Sofia is to bus which costs $120 - $310 and takes 30h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $110 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Hamburg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

How far is it from Kiel to Sofia?

The distance between Kiel and Sofia is 1699 km. The road distance is 1909.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Sofia without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 51m and costs $170 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kiel to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Sofia bus from?

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

Where does the Kiel to Sofia bus arrive?

Kiel to Sofia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 8:33 PM in Kiel and 9:33 PM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Kiel to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Sofia is 1909 km. It takes approximately 19h 22m to drive from Kiel to Sofia.

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

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Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2268+ hotels available in Sofia.

Kiel to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kiel to Sofia by train, plane, car, car train, or bus

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane HAM - SOF
6h 54m
$110–391
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar
24h 7m
$326–443
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27
3. Take the bus from Dresden to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
26h 51m
$177–577
Drive 1,909.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Sofiacar 1,909.3 km
19h 22m
$315–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
30h 25m
$128–303
Bus via Bremen
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Bremen Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 17
35h 50m
$148–219

Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

45Weekly Planes

4h 27mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station via Hamburg Central Bus Station in around 30h 25m.

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