There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
5h 13m$14–19Train
cheapest- Take the train from Gorna banya spirka to Petrichtrain Ic
6h$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Macedonia190.6 km
2h 35mDrive 190.6 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedoniacar 190.6 km
2h 35m$30–44Bus via Хотел Плиска
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrichbus
5h 50m$16–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia is to train which costs $8 - $13 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia station. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia. However, there are services departing from Хотел Плиска and arriving at Petrich via Gorna banya spirka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Macedonia is 204 km. The road distance is 190.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $14 - $19.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Gorna banya spirka station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $14 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Gorna banya spirka to Petrich every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Gorna banya spirka to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- 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 Petrich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Macedonia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Petrich Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Petrich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Macedonia.
There are 329+ hotels available in Macedonia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Macedonia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.