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How to get fromSochi to Sofiaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sochi to Sofia by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane AER - SOF
    13h 12m
    $114–299

  2. Train, bus via Harmanli

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa to Harmanlibus bus
    4. Take the train from Harmanli to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2d 16h
    $164–192

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sochi to Krasnodar 1train train
    2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal to Sofia Serdika Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 18h
    $239–264

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sochi Bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Bursa bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bursa to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $144–176

Sochi International Airport (AER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,382.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Sochi, Russia and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Air Serbia, Red Wings, and Turkish Airlines fly from Sochi International Airport (AER) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sochi Bus station to Sofia Central Bus Station via Krasnodar-1 Bus station, Bursa bus station, and Bursa in around 2d 19h.

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