There are 4 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat is to train which costs $6 - $14 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Calafat via Хотел Плиска and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Vidin via Iskarsko Shose and Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Calafat is 268 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $14 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Calafat, Romania?
FlixBus operates a bus from Sofia to Calafat 5 times a week. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Vidin twice daily. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Vidin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia to Calafat
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Calafat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calafat station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Vidin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Calafat.
There are 72+ hotels available in Calafat.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Calafat. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.