There are 5 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Plovdivbus
4h 11m$37–44Train
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain Ic
- Take the train from Plovdiv to Tsareva Polyanatrain Re
6h 40m$8–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Stambolovo246 km
2h 25mDrive 246 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovocar 246 km
2h 25m$39–56Bus via Хотел Плиска
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Haskovobus
4h 58m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo is to train which costs $7 - $14 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Plovdiv via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Serdica Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Tsareva Polyana via Iskarsko Shose and Plovdiv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stambolovo is 270 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo bus services, operated by Huntur, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $14 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Stambolovo, Haskovo, Bulgaria?
Huntur operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Plovdiv once daily. Tickets cost $22–25 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sofia Airport to Stambolovo via Sofia Iskarsko Shose, Iskarsko Shose, Plovdiv, and Tsareva Polyana in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Plovdiv to Tsareva Polyana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $1–3
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- [email protected]
- Website
- Huntur
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Plovdiv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Website
- Huntur
- Phone
- 0373 82015
- [email protected]
- Website
- harmanli.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Haskovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- harmanli.bg
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Stambolovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo bus services, operated by Huntur, arrive at Plovdiv station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Plovdiv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stambolovo.
There are 52+ hotels available in Stambolovo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Stambolovo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.