There are 3 ways to get from Petrich to Sofia by bus, train, or car
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Petrich to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petrich to Sofia is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Petrich to Sofia is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Petrich Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Petrich and arriving at Sofia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Petrich and Sofia is 180 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Petrich to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $9 - $13.
The bus from Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Petrich to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Petrich Bus Station.
Petrich to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Petrich station.
The best way to get from Petrich to Sofia is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Petrich, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Chona also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Petrich to Sofia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Petrich to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Petrich Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Petrich to Sofia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Petrich to Sofia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petrich to Sofia is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Petrich to Sofia.
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