There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Sopot E871bus Union Ivkoni
2h 30m$11–15Bus via Sopot
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sopotbus
3h 4m$8–11Train
- Take the train from Poduyane to Karlovotrain Re / ...
3h 22m$9–12Drive 138.4 km
- Drive from Sofia to Central Balkan National Parkcar 138.4 km
2h 15m$22–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Central Balkan National Parktaxi 138.4 km
2h 15m$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park is to bus via Sopot which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Sopot E871 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Karlovo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Sofia and Central Balkan National Park is 144 km. The road distance is 138.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park, including transfers.
Sofia to Central Balkan National Park bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Central Balkan National Park train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Central Balkan National Park, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Sopot E871 twice daily. Tickets cost $7–10 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 Sopot E871
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sopot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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 Central Balkan National Park bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sopot E871 station.
Sofia to Central Balkan National Park train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Central Balkan National Park is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Sofia to Central Balkan National Park.
There are 259+ hotels available in Central Balkan National Park.