There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Gigen by bus, taxi, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the taxi from Pleven Bus Stop to Gigentaxi
3h 35m$34–43Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Yasentrain Ic / ...
4h 15m$18–24Drive 192.3 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gigencar 192.3 km
2h 40m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plevenbus
4h 33m$20–27
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gigen is to train which costs $18 - $24 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gigen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Gigen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Pleven via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gigen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Komarevo via Yasen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Sofia and Gigen is 206 km. The road distance is 192.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gigen without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Sofia to Gigen, including transfers.
Sofia to Gigen bus services, operated by Pleven Bus Station, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Gigen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gigen is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $18 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $27 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gigen, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Yasen every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Pleven Bus Station operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven 4 times a day. Tickets cost $10 and the journey takes 2h 30m. BG Razpisanie also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Yasen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Pleven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $26–32
Orion Taxi
- Phone
- +359 64 825 454
- Website
- facebook.com
Taksi Svetlina
- Phone
- +359 64 828 989
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Gigen bus services, operated by Pleven Bus Station, arrive at Pleven station.
Sofia to Gigen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Yasen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gigen is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Sofia to Gigen.
There are 15+ hotels available in Gigen.