There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Etara by bus, train, taxi, or car
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 Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 13m$18–25Train, taxi
- Take the train from Poduyane to Kazanlaktrain Ic
- Take the taxi from Kazanlak to Etarataxi
3h 59m$31–40Drive 210.6 km
- Drive from Sofia to Etaracar 210.6 km
2h 39m$34–48Bus via Shipka
- Take the bus from Sofia to Shipkabus
3h 38m$30–38Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Kazanlaktrain Ic
4h 43m$27–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Etara is to bus which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Etara is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Etara station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Gabrovo Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Etara. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kazanlak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Sofia and Etara is 214 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Etara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $17 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Sofia to Etara, including transfers.
Sofia to Etara bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Etara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Etara is to bus which takes 3h 13m and costs $17 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Etara, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Kazanlak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Sofia to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $28–35
Mistral Taxi
- Phone
- +359 431 6147
Svetoslav Karagyozov Taxi
- Phone
- +359 89 605 6062
- Website
- taxi-service-7347.business.site
Trans Taksi
- Phone
- +359 431 6157
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Etara bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Gabrovo Bus Station.
Sofia to Etara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kazanlak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Etara is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Sofia to Etara.
There are 309+ hotels available in Etara.