There are 11 ways to get from London to Pernik by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Perniktrain
7h 46m$126–377Train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LTN - SOF
8h 13m$57–338Train, bus via Paris
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
34h 43m$362–820Train, night train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
- Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Sofiatrain 461
2d$502–909Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pernikcar
22h 50m$579–789Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane STN - SOF
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Perniktrain
8h 7m$70–465Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LCY - SOF
9h 34m$165–558Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
- Take the bus from Bucharest to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Sofia-Bucharest
38h 6m$195Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
- Take the bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus
38h 31m$316–709Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from London Barking to Motrubusferry
- Take the bus from Motru to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus
- Take the bus from Drobeta-Turnu Severin to Sofiabus
2d 2hDrive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pernikcar
23h 57m$451–712
London to Pernik by train and night train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Pernik is to fly and train which costs $70 - $470 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from London to Pernik is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Pernik. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Pernik via Bucharest and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Pernik. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Pernik via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between London and Pernik is 2116 km.
The best way to get from London to Pernik without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 34h 43m and costs $360 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from London to Pernik, including transfers.
London to Pernik bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Pernik train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Pernik is to fly which takes 9h 34m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195 and takes 38h 6m.
What companies run services between London, England and Pernik, Bulgaria?
Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Pernik via Bucharest and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 38h 6m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Sofia Airport via Karlsruhe/Baden Baden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Pernik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Pernik
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
London to Pernik bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.
Pernik is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 1:30 PM in London and 3:30 PM in Pernik.
London to Pernik train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
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