There are 4 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo by bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 41m$10–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlaktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Kazanlak to Gabrovobus
5h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Gabrovo201.3 km
2h 30mDrive 201.3 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovocar 201.3 km
2h 30m$32–46
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo station. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Gabrovo Bus Station via Хотел Плиска and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Gabrovo is 218 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Gabrovo Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Gabrovo.
There are 312+ hotels available in Gabrovo.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Gabrovo, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0878 64 30 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- kazanlak-bg.info
Bus from Kazanlak to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- kazanlak-bg.info
- Phone
- +359 (0) 64 888 666
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogarapleven.com
Bus from Kazanlak to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- avtogarapleven.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Gabrovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Gabrovo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









