What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gronau?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gronau is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 32h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Gronau?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gronau is to fly and train which takes 8h 51m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Gronau?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Gronau. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Enschede via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Gronau?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Gronau. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Gronau, Bahnhof via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Meidling, Salzburg Hbf and Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 8m.

How far is it from Sofia to Gronau?

The distance between Sofia and Gronau is 1670 km. The road distance is 1991.1 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Gronau without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Gronau without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 28h 13m and costs €140 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Gronau?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Sofia to Gronau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Gronau bus from?

Sofia to Gronau bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Gronau train from?

Sofia to Gronau train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Where does the Sofia to Gronau bus arrive?

Sofia to Gronau bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Hannover station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Gronau?

Gronau is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:28 AM in Sofia and 8:28 AM in Gronau.

Where does the Sofia to Gronau train arrive?

Sofia to Gronau train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Gronau?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gronau is 1991 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Sofia to Gronau.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Gronau?

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Where can I stay near Gronau?

There are 538+ hotels available in Gronau.

Sofia to Gronau - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Sofia to Gronau by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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 Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane SOF - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
9h 30m
€170–362
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane SOF - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschedetrain
8h 54m
€73–390
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dresdenbus
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 77
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
28h 13m
€148–492
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain Ice / ...
6. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
40h 8m
€295–1,052
Drive 1,991.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Gronaucar 1,991.1 km
17h 45m
€283–409
Fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane SOF - DTM
2. Take the train from Holzwickede to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
8h 2m
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOF - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Enschedetrain
8h 51m
€127–330
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SOF - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
10h
€109–329
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SOF - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
9h 46m
€159–482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Hannoverbus
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Enschedebus N81 / ...
32h 41m
€95–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Kassel Grüner Waldwegbus
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lippstadttrain Re
3. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
34h 27m
€152–284
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Dortmund Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Gronau, Bahnhoftrain
40h 57m
€167–714
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sofia to Kufsteincar
2. Take the cartrain from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Gronaucar
21h 27m
€328–464

Sofia to Gronau by bus and train

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40h 57mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,669.9 km
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gronau(Westf) via Hanover central bus station, Enschede, and Enschede in around 32h 41m.

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