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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Sofia is to bus which costs $130 - $160 and takes 30h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Sofia is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $120 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Marittima/Principe Fs and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.

How far is it from Marseille to Sofia?

The distance between Marseille and Sofia is 1514 km. The road distance is 1876.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Sofia without a car is to train and bus via Lyon which takes 28h 8m and costs $220 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Marseille to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Sofia bus from?

Marseille to Sofia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Marseille to Sofia?

The best way to get from Marseille to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $65 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $160 and takes 30h 58m.

Where does the Marseille to Sofia bus arrive?

Marseille to Sofia bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Marseille and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Marseille. It is currently 3:50 AM in Marseille and 4:50 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Marseille to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Sofia is 1877 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Marseille to Sofia.

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

Book your Marseille to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2283+ hotels available in Sofia.

Marseille to Sofia - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Sofia by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Marseille Provence Airport
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1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane MRS - SOF
7h 49m
$67–298
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
28h 8m
$226–352
Drive 1,876.9 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Sofiacar 1,876.9 km
18h 8m
$337–486
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane NCE - SOF
7h 37m
$122–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
30h 58m
$134–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Brignoletrain Re
3. Take the bus from Genoa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
31h 45m
$177–238
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Beogradbus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
32h 28m
$183–187

Marseille to Sofia by train and bus

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Distance: 1,513.5 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and two other airlines fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop, Marittima/Principe Fs, Cadorna/Piazza Della Vittoria, and Genoa in around 30h 58m.

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