There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Veliko Tarnovo
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 1665 / ...
6h 38m$18–39Train
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Dabovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Dabovo to Bacho Kirotrain Ic / ...
6h 58m$5–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Bacho Kiro Cave207.9 km
2h 46mDrive 207.9 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cavecar 207.9 km
2h 46m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tryavna Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
7h 2m$12–18
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave is to train which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Veliko Tarnovo via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Bacho Kiro via Iskarsko Shose and Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bacho Kiro Cave is 268 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave without a car is to bus via Veliko Tarnovo which takes 6h 38m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave is to bus via Veliko Tarnovo which takes 6h 38m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Bacho Kiro Cave, Bulgaria?
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–26 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sofia Airport to Bacho Kiro Cave via Sofia Iskarsko Shose, Iskarsko Shose, Dabovo, and Bacho Kiro in around 6h 58m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Dabovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Dabovo to Bacho Kiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tryavna Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Bacho Kiro Cave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bacho Kiro Cave.
There are 471+ hotels available in Bacho Kiro Cave.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bacho Kiro Cave. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.