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How to get fromLisbon to Sofiaby plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane LIS - SOF
    6h 39m
    $82–278

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Milanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $328–519

  3. Drive 3,440.2 km

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Sofiacar car 3,440.2 km
    34h 1m
    $620–895

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Genoabus bus FlixBus N1138
    2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $289–401

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Porto Campanhatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 16h
    $391–655

  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Fuldacar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Sofiacar car
    41h 12m
    $721–1,029

Lisbon to Sofia by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,773.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, TAP Portugal, and Ryanair fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Sofia Central Bus Station via Genoa, Principe/Metro, Brignole/Metro, and Genoa in around 2d 6h.

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