There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli by bus, train, car, or plane
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 Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the bus from Serres to Alexandroupolibus
7h 9m€31–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Svilengradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain Re
8h 25m€17–26Drive 362.8 km
- Drive from Sofia to Alexandroupolicar 362.8 km
4h 31m€68–99Fly
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane SOF - AXD
6h 19m€134–309Bus via Kavála
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Alexandroupolibus
8h 40m€39–58Bus via Xánthi
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Xánthibus
- Take the bus from Xánthi to Alexandroupolibus
10h 30m
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli is to train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Alexandroupoli. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Alexandroupoli via Dupnitsa and Serres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Alexandroupoli. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Alexandroupoli Port via Ormenio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Sofia and Alexandroupoli is 467 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli, including transfers.
Sofia to Alexandroupoli bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Alexandroupoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Alexandroupoli is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Alexandroupoli, Greece?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Alexandroupoli via Dupnitsa and Serres in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Alexandroupoli Port via Svilengrad and Ormenio in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €4–7
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Alexandroupoli bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Dupnitsa station.
Sofia to Alexandroupoli train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Alexandroupoli is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Sofia to Alexandroupoli.
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