What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia is to bus which costs $95 - $97 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $95 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bled and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bled to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Bled and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Sofia?

The distance between Lake Bled and Sofia is 861 km. The road distance is 978.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Bled to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 14h 6m and costs $95 - $97.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bled to Sofia?

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Lake Bled to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Sofia bus from?

Lake Bled to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Bled station.

Bus or fly from Lake Bled to Sofia?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $95 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $97 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Sofia bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

What is the time difference between Lake Bled and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Lake Bled. It is currently 2:49 AM in Lake Bled and 3:49 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Sofia is 979 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Lake Bled to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Sofia.

Lake Bled to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Bled to Sofia by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LJU - SOF
7h 24m
$99–315
Bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bled to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
17h 16m
$92–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bled to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
14h 6m
$96
Drive 978.7 km
1. Drive from Bled to Sofiacar 978.7 km
9h
$155–223
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KLU - SOF
9h 8m
$234–635
Shuttle to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giuliashuttle
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRS - SOF
9h 3m
$222–540
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bled to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
18h 31m
$127–167

Lake Bled to Sofia by bus and foot

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Distance: 861 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Lake Bled, Slovenia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Aegean Airlines, Air Serbia, and six other airlines fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana in around 14h 6m.

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