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How to get fromSofia to Kŭrdzhaliby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Kŭrdzhali by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhalibus bus
    4h 11m
    $12–19

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kardjalitrain train Re
    7h 37m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 242.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Kŭrdzhalicar car 242.1 km
    3h 6m
    $39–56

  4. Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhali Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1675 / ...
    4h 16m
    $25–37

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  • Distance: 286.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kŭrdzhali, Bulgaria?

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kardzhali twice daily. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Krumovgrad Municipality Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Kŭrdzhali via Plovdiv and Kardjali in around 7h 37m.

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