There are 5 ways to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Kazanlak to Iskarsko Shosetrain Ic
3h 40m$19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shipka to Sofiabus
4h 16m$14–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shipka Pass to Sofia-SOF202.9 km
3h 8mDrive 202.9 km
- Drive from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 202.9 km
3h 8m$32–47Bus via Gabrovo Bus Station
- Take the bus from Gabrovo Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 25m$30–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which costs $14 - $19 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Shipka and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Kazanlak and arriving at Летище София via Искърско Шосе. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Shipka Pass and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 222 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $18 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Shipka station.
Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kazanlak station.
The best way to get from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $18 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Shipka Pass, Gabrovo, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kazanlak to Iskarsko Shose every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Shipka to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Kazanlak to Iskarsko Shose
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Shipka to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Gabrovo Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shipka Pass to Sofia-SOF
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Sofia station.
Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Iskarsko Shose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Shipka Pass to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2316+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shipka Pass and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.