There are 6 ways to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shosetrain Ic / ...
2h 31m$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus N1999
2h 32m$14–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Plovdiv to Sofia-SOF140.4 km
1h 18mDrive 140.4 km
- Drive from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 140.4 km
1h 18m$23–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF)taxi 140.4 km
1h 18m$130–170Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport
1h 35m$99–113
Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Plovdiv station to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Plovdiv Bus Station South and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Летище София via Искърско Шосе. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Plovdiv and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 148 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plovdiv Bus Station South.
Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.
The best way to get from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $24 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shose hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia twice daily. Tickets cost $14–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Plovdiv to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +359 888 22 11 21
- Website
- dealcabs.com
Shuttle from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $99–113
- Schedules at
- dealcabs.com
- Standard 4 passenger vehicle
- $99
- Standard 8 passenger vehicle
- $113
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Plovdiv to Sofia-SOF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Eko Taxi
- Phone
- +359 87 750 6155
- Website
- ekotaxi.bg
Elma Taxi
- Phone
- +359 32 6160
- Website
- viailet.bg
Taxi 1
- Phone
- +359 32 6155
- Website
- taxi1.bg
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More Questions & Answers
Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.
Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Iskarsko Shose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Plovdiv to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2315+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Plovdiv and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.