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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ioannina is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ioannina is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ioannina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Ioannina. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Zítsa via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ioannina?

The distance between Sofia and Ioannina is 568 km. The road distance is 557 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Ioannina without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €45 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Sofia to Ioannina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ioannina bus from?

Sofia to Ioannina bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Ioannina?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ioannina is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Sofia to Ioannina bus arrive?

Sofia to Ioannina bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ioannina?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ioannina is 557 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Sofia to Ioannina.

Where can I stay near Ioannina?

There are 750+ hotels available in Ioannina.

Sofia to Ioannina - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Ioannina by bus, car, plane, train, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus Citylines 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus
11h 10m
€46–65
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus
11h 42m
€43–67
Drive 557 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Ioanninacar 557 km
6h 40m
€101–146
Fly to Ioannina National Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)plane SOF - IOA
8h 42m
€98–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika to Thessaloniki, KTELbus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Skydratrain Re
3. Take the bus from Skydra to Ioanninabus
13h 5m
Fly to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Corfu International Airport, Ioannis Kapodistrias (CFU)plane SOF - CFU
2. Take the busferry from Corfu to Ioanninabusferry
9h 23m
€44–169

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

12Weekly Planes

7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Ioannina, Greece?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Zítsa via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Ioannina in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, Bulgaria Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) twice daily.

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