There are 4 ways to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sandanski to Zaharna Fabrikatrain Ic
4h 14m$13–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Melnik to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
4h 52m$5–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Melnik to Sofia-SOF180.4 km
2h 18mDrive 180.4 km
- Drive from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 180.4 km
2h 18m$29–41
Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Melnik and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Sandanski and arriving at Летище София via Вардар. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Melnik and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 217 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $12 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Melnik station.
Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sandanski station.
The best way to get from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Melnik, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sandanski to Zaharna Fabrika every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Melnik to Sofia Central Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sandanski to Zaharna Fabrika
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Melnik to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Zaharna Fabrika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Melnik to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2319+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Melnik and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









