There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Gurkovo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sofia to Gurkovotrain Ic
3h 56m$4–7Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 1665 / ...
- Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Gurkovobus
5h$23–44Drive 230.4 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gurkovocar 230.4 km
3h 17m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kazanlakbus
5h 17m$7–13
Sofia to Gurkovo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gurkovo is to train which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gurkovo is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Gurkovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Gurkovo via Veliko Turnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia and arriving at Gurkovo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Sofia and Gurkovo is 240 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gurkovo without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $4 - $7.
The train from Sofia to Gurkovo takes 3h 56m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Sofia to Gurkovo bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Gurkovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gurkovo is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gurkovo, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Gurkovo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gurkovo via Veliko Turnovo in around 5h.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Gurkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $4–7
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +359 056 846081
- [email protected]
- Website
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Veliko Turnovo to Gurkovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Gurkovo bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Sofia to Gurkovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gurkovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gurkovo is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sofia to Gurkovo.
There are 13+ hotels available in Gurkovo.