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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Cardiff is to fly which costs £80 - £210 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GR via Bucharest and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 47m.

How far is it from Sofia to Cardiff?

The distance between Sofia and Cardiff is 1416 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Cardiff without a car is to bus which takes 40h 47m and costs £170 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 13h 4m to get from Sofia to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Cardiff bus from?

Sofia to Cardiff bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Sofia to Cardiff is to fly which takes 13h 4m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £170 - £220 and takes 40h 47m.

Where does the Sofia to Cardiff bus arrive?

Sofia to Cardiff bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 1:04 AM in Sofia and 11:04 PM in Cardiff.

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

Book your Sofia to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sofia to Cardiff - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Sofia to Cardiff by plane, bus, car, car train, train, night train, busferry, or car ferry

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Fly to Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane SOF - CWL
13h 4m
£80–203
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SOF - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 25m
£79–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
40h 47m
£173–215
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sofia to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
24h 47m
£469–633
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SOF - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 56m
£105–237
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SOF - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 51m
£169–375
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SOF - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 21m
£120–420
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane SOF - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 9m
£114–305
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
40h 48m
£193–272
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
2d 3h
£209–341
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to London Barkingbusferry
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
2d 5h
£140–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sofia to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiffcar
25h 51m
£365–566

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) flights

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Distance: 1,407.6 mi
Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Cardiff, Wales?

Bulgaria Air, KLM, and Ryanair fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kingsway GR via Bucharest and London Victoria in around 40h 47m.

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