There are 4 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain Ic
4h 5m$12–17Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bachkovobus
4h 49m$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Bachkovski Manastir170 km
1h 50mDrive 170 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastircar 170 km
1h 50m$27–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir is to bus which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Bachkovo via Хотел Плиска and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Asenovgrad via Iskarsko Shose and Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bachkovski Manastir is 176 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $11 - $17.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $11 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Bachkovski Manastir, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bachkovo once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bachkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Bachkovski Manastir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Bachkovo station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bachkovski Manastir.
There are 73+ hotels available in Bachkovski Manastir.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bachkovski Manastir. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









