There are 4 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik 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 Melnikbus
5h 26m$5–8Train
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Damyanitsatrain Ic
5h 43m$10–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Melnik181.7 km
2h 26mDrive 181.7 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnikcar 181.7 km
2h 26m$29–42
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Melnik via Хотел Плиска and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Damyanitsa via Zaharna Fabrika. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Melnik is 194 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik without a car is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Zaharna Fabrika station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik is to bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $15 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Melnik, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik once daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Zaharna Fabrika to Damyanitsa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Damyanitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Melnik
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Melnik station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Damyanitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Melnik.
There are 338+ hotels available in Melnik.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Melnik. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.