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

The cheapest way to get from Madara to Sofia is to train which costs $6 - $11 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madara to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $130 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Madara and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Madara station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Shumen Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Madara and Sofia?

No, there is no direct train from Madara to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Madara and arriving at Sofia Sever via Shumen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Madara to Sofia?

The distance between Madara and Sofia is 437 km. The road distance is 366.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Madara to Sofia without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $6 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Madara to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madara to Sofia bus from?

Madara to Sofia bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Shumen Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Madara to Sofia train from?

Madara to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Shumen station.

Train or bus from Madara to Sofia?

The best way to get from Madara to Sofia is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $27 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Madara to Sofia bus arrive?

Madara to Sofia bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Madara to Sofia train arrive?

Madara to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia Sever station.

Can I drive from Madara to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Madara to Sofia is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Madara to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2298+ hotels available in Sofia.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shumen to Sofia Severtrain Ic
6h 56m
$7–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 3672 / ...
7h 10m
$18–27
Drive 366.9 km
1. Drive from Madara to Sofiacar 366.9 km
4h 41m
$58–84
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Madara to Varnatrain
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
4h 23m
$137–238
Bus via Omurtag Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Omurtag Bus Stationbus Group Plus 2651 / ...
2. Take the bus from Omurtag to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
8h 20m
$21–43

Madara to Sofia by train

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Distance: 436.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Madara, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Shumen to Sofia Sever every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Union Ivkoni also services this route twice daily.

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