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There are 5 ways to get from Melnik to Sofia by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandanski to Sofiatrain train Ic
    3h 32m
    $12–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Melnik to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    4h
    $5–8

  3. Drive 172.3 km

    1. Drive from Melnik to Sofiacar car 172.3 km
    2h 9m
    $28–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melnik to Sofiataxi taxi 172.3 km
    2h 9m
    $130–170

  5. Bus via Blagoevgrad

    1. Take the bus from Melnik to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    4h
    $13–21

Melnik to Sofia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sandanski to Sofia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Melnik to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h.

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