There are 5 ways to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia by bus, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
5h 12m$19–30Train
cheapest- Take the train from Niš to Dimitrovgradtrain
- Take the train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofiatrain Ic
7h 40m$6–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nis-INI to Sofia164 km
1h 48mDrive 164 km
- Drive from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofiacar 164 km
1h 48m$26–38Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Aerodrom to Trg kralja Aleksandrabus 34B
- Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airport
4h 38m
Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia is to train which costs $6 - $13 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Aerodrom and arriving at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Niš and arriving at Sofia via Kalotina - Zapad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Nis Airport (INI) and Sofia is 168 km. The road distance is 164 km.
The best way to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia, including transfers.
Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.
Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia train services, operated by Srbija Voz, depart from Niš station.
The best way to get from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Nis Airport (INI), Serbia and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Matpu operates a bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika once daily. Tickets cost $23–29 and the journey takes 4h. Niš-ekspres also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrom Niš to Sofia via Atina, Niš, Dimitrovgrad, and Kalotina - Zapad in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +381 11 360 28 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- srbijavoz.rs
Train from Niš to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- srbijavoz.rs
- Rail 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +381 18 255 177
- Website
- Niš-ekspres
Bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Niš-ekspres
- Phone
- +381 11 8721 484
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strela-Obrenovac
Bus from Aerodrom to Trg kralja Aleksandra
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Strela-Obrenovac
- Phone
- +381 63 456515
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flix
Shuttle from Niš to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Flix
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More Questions & Answers
Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.
Sofia is 1h ahead of Nis Airport (INI). It is currently 1:48 AM in Nis Airport (INI) and 2:48 AM in Sofia.
Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia train services, operated by Srbija Voz, arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nis Airport (INI) to Sofia.
There are 2316+ hotels available in Sofia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nis Airport (INI) and Sofia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.