There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 24m$7–11Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Karlovotrain Re / ...
3h 52m$4–5Drive 148.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Provincecar 148.7 km
2h 7m$24–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Provincetaxi 148.7 km
2h 7m$140–180Bus via Banya
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Karlovobus
3h 50m$6–9
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Banya via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Banya via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Sofia and Banya, Plovdiv Province is 152 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province, including transfers.
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Banya, Plovdiv Province, Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Karlovo every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 51m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Website
- karlovo.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- karlovo.bg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Karlovo Bus Station.
Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Sofia to Banya, Plovdiv Province.
There are 167+ hotels available in Banya, Plovdiv Province.