There are 3 ways to get from Pernik to Niš by bus, train, or car
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 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
5h 37mRSD 1,700–3,000Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapadtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Palilulska pijacatrain
8h 19mRSD 721–1,200Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Pernik to Nišcar 170.9 km
2h 13mRSD 2,791–4,031
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pernik to Niš is to train which costs RSD 700 - RSD 1200 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pernik to Niš is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs RSD 2700 - RSD 4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pernik to Niš. However, there are services departing from Pernik and arriving at Niš, Autobuska Stanica via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Pernik to Niš. However, there are services departing from Pernik and arriving at Palilulska pijaca via Sofia and Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
The distance between Pernik and Niš is 195 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Pernik to Niš without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs RSD 1700 - RSD 3000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Pernik to Niš, including transfers.
Pernik to Niš bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.
Pernik to Niš train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Pernik to Niš is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs RSD 1700 - RSD 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RSD 700 - RSD 1200 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Pernik, Bulgaria and Niš, Serbia?
Matpu operates a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica once daily. Tickets cost RSD 2,300–3,000 and the journey takes 4h. Niš-ekspres also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pernik to Palilulska pijaca via Sofia, Kalotina - Zapad, and Dimitrovgrad in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- RSD 85–120
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- RSD 85–120
- 1st Class
- RSD 85–110
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 2,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
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Booking & Getting There
Pernik to Niš bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.
Niš is 1h behind Pernik. It is currently 2:56 PM in Pernik and 1:56 PM in Niš.
Pernik to Niš train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kalotina - Zapad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pernik to Niš is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Pernik to Niš.
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