There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Idilevo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Pavlikenitrain Ic / ...
3h 48m$23–29Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sevlievo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 2m$8–13Drive 189 km
- Drive from Sofia to Idilevocar 189 km
2h 14m$30–43Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sevlievobus
4h 7m$11–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Idilevo is to bus which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Idilevo is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Idilevo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Idilevo via Sevlievo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Idilevo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Pavlikeni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Sofia and Idilevo is 278 km. The road distance is 189 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Idilevo without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $23 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Sofia to Idilevo, including transfers.
Sofia to Idilevo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Idilevo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Idilevo is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $23 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Idilevo, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Pavlikeni hourly. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sevlievo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Pavlikeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–6
- 1st Class
- $5–7
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sevlievo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Idilevo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sevlievo Bus Station.
Sofia to Idilevo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pavlikeni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Idilevo is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Sofia to Idilevo.
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