There are 4 ways to get from Melnik to Sofia by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Sandanski
best- Take the bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3h 14m$27–38Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kapatovo Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 35m$21–27Train
- Take the train from Sandanski to Sofiatrain Ic
3h 32m$24–29Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Melnik to Sofiacar 172.3 km
2h 9m$28–40
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melnik to Sofia is to bus which costs $21 - $28 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Melnik to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Melnik to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Melnik to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Melnik and Sofia is 180 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Melnik to Sofia without a car is to bus via Sandanski which takes 3h 14m and costs $27 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Melnik to Sofia, including transfers.
Melnik to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sandanski station.
Melnik to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sandanski station.
The best way to get from Melnik to Sofia is to bus via Sandanski which takes 3h 14m and costs $27 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $30 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Melnik, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sandanski to Sofia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sandanski to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sandanski to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Kapatovo Bus Stop to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Melnik to Sofia bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Melnik to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melnik to Sofia is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Melnik to Sofia.
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