There are 6 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven by train, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pleventrain Ic / ...
4h 6m$5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plevenbus
4h 11m$5–8Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Pleven160.3 km
1h 57mDrive 160.3 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Plevencar 160.3 km
1h 57m$26–37Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Sofia Airport to Pleven
2h 27m$170–230Bus via Умбал Св. Анна
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
4h 12m$8–12
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven is to train which costs $4 - $8 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Pleven via Хотел Плиска and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Pleven via bul. Vasil Levski and Sofia Sever. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Pleven is 204 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven bus services, operated by Pleven Bus Station, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Pleven hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Pleven Bus Station operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 2h 30m. BG Razpisanie also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 (0) 64 888 666
- [email protected]
- Website
- avtogarapleven.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- avtogarapleven.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
Shuttle from Sofia Airport to Pleven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $170–230
- Website
- Atlas Taxi
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven bus services, operated by Pleven Bus Station, arrive at Pleven station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pleven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Pleven.
There are 85+ hotels available in Pleven.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Pleven. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.