There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Gabrene by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 46m$12–19Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
4h 22m$7–11Drive 196.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gabrenecar 196.2 km
2h 41m$31–45Bus via Petrich
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrichbus
4h 25m$14–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gabrene is to train which costs $7 - $12 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gabrene is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Gabrene station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Petrich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gabrene. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Petrich via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Sofia and Gabrene is 203 km. The road distance is 196.2 km.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Sofia to Gabrene, including transfers.
Sofia to Gabrene bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Gabrene train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gabrene is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $11 - $19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 4h 22m.
Sofia to Gabrene bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Petrich Bus Station.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gabrene, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Petrich every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Gabrene train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Petrich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gabrene is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Sofia to Gabrene.
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