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How to get fromPeloponnese to Sofiaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Peloponnese to Sofia by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Athens International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane ATH - SOF
    6h 1m
    $81–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 35m
    $40–65

  3. Drive  926.1 km

    1. Drive from Kalamata to Sofiacar car 926.1 km
    11h 19m
    $195–281

  4. Fly from Kalamata International Airport

    1. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane KLX - SOF
    6h 58m
    $111–262

  5. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Tripolibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tripoli to Thessalonikibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Sofiabus bus 983
    18h 51m
    $82–127

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Peloponnese, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Kalamata to Sofia Central Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, and Lufthansa fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a week.

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