There are 7 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kalofertrain Ic
3h 19m$5–9Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Karlovotrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Karlovo to Kaloferbus
5h 44m$4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel Georgebus Union Ivkoni
4h 2m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Kalofer152.5 km
2h 13mDrive 152.5 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofercar 152.5 km
2h 13m$24–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofertaxi 152.5 km
2h 13m$140–180Bus via Хотел Плиска
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kaloferbus
5h 3m$5–10
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer is to train and bus which costs $3 - $9 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Kalofer Family Hotel George via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Serdica Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Kalofer via Iskarsko Shose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Kalofer is 161 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $4 - $9.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $4 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Kalofer, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Iskarsko Shose to Kalofer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel George twice daily. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Karlovo to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- karlovo.bg
Bus from Karlovo to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- karlovo.bg
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kalofer Family Hotel George station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kalofer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalofer.
There are 161+ hotels available in Kalofer.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Kalofer. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












