What is the cheapest way to get from Piran to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Piran to Sofia is to bus via Sofia which costs $95 - $170 and takes 18h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Piran to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Piran to Sofia is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $80 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Piran and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Piran to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Piran and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Piran to Sofia?

The distance between Piran and Sofia is 1047 km. The road distance is 1037.3 km.

How do I travel from Piran to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Piran to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 15h 4m and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Piran to Sofia?

It takes approximately 15h 4m to get from Piran to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piran to Sofia bus from?

Piran to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Piran station.

Bus or fly from Piran to Sofia?

The best way to get from Piran to Sofia is to bus which takes 15h 4m and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Piran to Sofia bus arrive?

Piran to Sofia bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ljubljana AP station.

What is the time difference between Piran and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Piran. It is currently 9:50 AM in Piran and 10:50 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Piran to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Piran to Sofia is 1037 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Piran to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2302+ hotels available in Sofia.

Piran to Sofia - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Piran to Sofia by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Piran to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8425 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
15h 4m
$143–184
Shuttle to Treviso Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Treviso, Aeroportoshuttle
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TSF - SOF
7h 25m
$80–872
Drive 1,037.3 km
1. Drive from Piran to Sofiacar 1,037.3 km
9h 41m
$164–236
Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TRS - SOF
9h 17m
$89–362
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Piran to Ljubljana APbus Pr A22 8425 10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Sofiabus N981
18h 14m
$98–164
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VCE - SOF
9h 6m
$90–872
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Port to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KLU - SOF
9h 51m
$430–1,182
Shuttle, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Portorož to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Wienshuttle
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
11h 10m
$460–652

Piran to Sofia by bus

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15h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,047.3 km
Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Piran, Slovenia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Piran to Sofia Central Bus Station via Ljubljana AP and Ljubljana in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Bulgaria Air, and two other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a day.

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