There are 11 ways to get from Sofia to Germany by plane, bus, train, night train, 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.
Fly to Munich International Airport
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SOF - MUC
5h 8m€104–270Fly to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen, bus
cheapest- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Allgäu Airport, Memmingen (FMM)plane SOF - FMM
- Take the bus from Memmingen Airport to Münchenbus
6h 43m€37–248Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Berlin Hauptbahnhofbus
24h 17m€68–104Train, night train
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
- Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Koebanya-Kispestnighttrain
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
35h 19m€193–274Drive 1,563.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Berlincar 1,563.7 km
16h 14m€224–323Fly to Stuttgart Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane SOF - STR
5h 24m€72–226Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SOF - BER
5h 37m€47–221Fly to Frankfurt
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
5h 23m€94–227Fly to Hamburg Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SOF - HAM
5h 41m€78–261Fly to Dortmund Airport
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
6h 11m€60–310Bus via Niš
- Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
29h 23m€118–249
Sofia to Germany by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Germany is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 24h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Germany is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €100 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Germany. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Germany. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Nyugati and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 19m.
The distance between Sofia and Germany is 1150 km. The road distance is 1563.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Germany without a car is to bus which takes 24h 17m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sofia to Germany, including transfers.
Sofia to Germany bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Germany train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Germany is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 24h 17m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Germany?
Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Berlin Hauptbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 24h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–320
Flights from Sofia Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–360
Flights from Sofia Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–310
Flights from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Sofia Airport to Frankfurt via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Sofia Airport to Hamburg Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–370
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- 1st Class
- €4–6
Night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Germany bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Sofia to Germany train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Germany is 1564 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Sofia to Germany.
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