There are 3 ways to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h$10–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Dabovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Dabovo to Tsareva Livadatrain Ic / ...
7h 3m$6–9Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovocar 205.8 km
2h 30m$33–47
Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo is to train which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Gabrovo Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Gabrovo via Dabovo and Tsareva Livada. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Sofia Central Bus Station and Gabrovo is 204 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs $10 - $15.
The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo is to bus which takes 3h and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Sofia Central Bus Station, Bulgaria and Gabrovo, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo via Sofia, Dabovo, and Tsareva Livada in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Dabovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Dabovo to Tsareva Livada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Gabrovo Bus Station.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo.
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