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How to get fromSlovakia to Sofiaby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Slovakia to Sofia by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Vienna International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Vienna International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VIE - SOF
    4h 48m
    $55–174

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bratislava to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 58m
    $40–60

  3. Drive 908.6 km

    1. Drive from Bratislava to Sofiacar car 908.6 km
    10h 2m
    $158–228

  4. Fly from Košice International Airport

    1. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane KSC - SOF
    7h 22m
    $81–222

  5. Train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BUD - SOF
    7h 2m
    $48–272

  6. Bus via Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy

    1. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Sofiabus bus N982
    17h 47m
    $95–170

Slovakia to Sofia by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Slovakia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Bratislava to Sofia Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 12h 58m. Alternatively, LOT and Austrian Airlines fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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