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How to get fromSofia Airport (SOF) to Kardzhaliby bus, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kardzhali by bus, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhalibus bus
    5h 36m
    $7–14

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Dimitrovgradtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Kardjalitrain train Ic / ...
    7h 23m
    $5–9

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Dimitrovgradtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Dimitrovgrad to Kardzhalibus bus
    6h 38m
    $7–14

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Kardzhalirideshare rideshare 233.5 km
    2h 52m

  5. Drive 233.5 km

    1. Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kardzhalicar car 233.5 km
    2h 52m
    $37–54

  6. Bus via Умбал Св. Анна

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhali Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1675 / ...
    5h 42m
    $21–35

  7. Train via Plovdiv

    1. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kardjalitrain train Re
    7h 45m
    $5–10

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kardzhali by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Kardzhali, Bulgaria?

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhali twice daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Krumovgrad Municipality Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sofia Airport to Kardjali via Sofia Iskarsko Shose, Iskarsko Shose, and Dimitrovgrad in around 7h 23m.

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