What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Alicante?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Alicante is to fly which costs €65 - €170 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Alicante?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €65 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Alicante via Padova, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 32m.

How far is it from Sofia to Alicante?

The distance between Sofia and Alicante is 2103 km. The road distance is 2797 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Alicante without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Alicante without a car is to bus and train via Turin which takes 37h 23m and costs €340 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Alicante?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Sofia to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Alicante bus from?

Sofia to Alicante bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Alicante?

The best way to get from Sofia to Alicante is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Padova, which costs €240 - €300 and takes 44h 32m.

Where does the Sofia to Alicante bus arrive?

Sofia to Alicante bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Padova station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Alicante?

Alicante is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 3:11 PM in Sofia and 2:11 PM in Alicante.

Can I drive from Sofia to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Alicante is 2797 km. It takes approximately 28h 23m to drive from Sofia to Alicante.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Alicante?

Book your Sofia to Alicante bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4701+ hotels available in Alicante.

Sofia to Alicante - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Alicante by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SOF - ALC
6h 24m
€66–170
Bus, train via Turin
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Triestebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
37h 23m
€347–552
Bus via Padova
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
4. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Alicantebus
44h 32m
€243–295
Drive 2,797 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Alicantecar 2,797 km
28h 23m
€443–640
Fly to Valencia Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane SOF - VLC
2. Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
9h 17m
€75–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Timișoarabus
2. Take the train from Timisoara Nord to Aradtrain
3. Take the bus from Arad to Alicante Calle Portugalbus
2d 3h
€167–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Timișoarabus 1950
2. Take the bus from Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord to Alicantebus
2d 5h
€191–261

Sofia to Alicante by bus and train

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37h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,103 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Alicante, Spain?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and ITA Airways fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Alicante via Padova, Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, and Estació d'Autobusos de València in around 44h 32m.

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