There are 4 ways to get from Niš to Pernik by bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
5h 14m$18–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palilulska pijaca to Dimitrovgradtrain
- Take the train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofiatrain Ic
7h 35m$7–13Drive 170.6 km
- Drive from Niš to Pernikcar 170.6 km
2h 13m$27–39Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airport
- Take the bus from Sofia - Ruski Pametnik to Pernikbus
4h 44m
Niš to Pernik by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niš to Pernik is to train which costs $7 - $14 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Niš to Pernik is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Niš to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Niš, Autobuska Stanica and arriving at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Niš to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Palilulska pijaca and arriving at Pernik via Kalotina - Zapad and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Niš and Pernik is 197 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Niš to Pernik without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Niš to Pernik, including transfers.
Niš to Pernik bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.
Niš to Pernik train services, operated by Srbija Voz, depart from Palilulska pijaca station.
The best way to get from Niš to Pernik is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $14 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Niš, Serbia and Pernik, Bulgaria?
Matpu operates a bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika once daily. Tickets cost $22–29 and the journey takes 4h. Niš-ekspres also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palilulska pijaca to Pernik via Dimitrovgrad, Kalotina - Zapad, and Sofia in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +381 11 360 28 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- srbijavoz.rs
Train from Palilulska pijaca to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- srbijavoz.rs
- Rail 2nd Class
- $4–5
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- 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
- $22–29
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
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Booking & Getting There
Niš to Pernik bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.
Pernik is 1h ahead of Niš. It is currently 3:12 PM in Niš and 4:12 PM in Pernik.
Niš to Pernik train services, operated by Srbija Voz, arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niš to Pernik is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Niš to Pernik.
There are 40+ hotels available in Pernik.