There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Aleksinac by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
4h 55mRSD 1,999–3,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapadtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Ništrain
7h 41mRSD 915–1,644Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Aleksinaccar 187.5 km
2h 2mRSD 3,091–4,464
Sofia to Aleksinac by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Aleksinac is to train which costs RSD 900 - RSD 1700 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Aleksinac is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs RSD 3000 - RSD 4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Aleksinac. However, there are services departing from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and arriving at Aleksinac, Autobuska stanica via Niš, Autobuska Stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Aleksinac. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Niš via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Sofia and Aleksinac is 193 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Aleksinac without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs RSD 2000 - RSD 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Sofia to Aleksinac, including transfers.
Sofia to Aleksinac bus services, operated by Matpu, depart from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.
Sofia to Aleksinac train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Aleksinac is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs RSD 2000 - RSD 3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RSD 900 - RSD 1700 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Aleksinac, Serbia?
Matpu operates a bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica once daily. Tickets cost RSD 2,300–3,000 and the journey takes 4h. Niš-ekspres also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Aleksinac, Autobuska stanica via Kalotina - Zapad, Dimitrovgrad, Niš, Železnička stanica, and Niš, Autobuska Stanica in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- RSD 130–270
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- RSD 130–180
- 1st Class
- RSD 210–270
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RSD 2,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Aleksinac bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Niš, Autobuska Stanica station.
Aleksinac is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:43 PM in Sofia and 4:43 PM in Aleksinac.
Sofia to Aleksinac train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kalotina - Zapad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Aleksinac is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Sofia to Aleksinac.
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