Rome2Rio

How to get fromSofia to Kielby plane, train, car, car train, or bus

Find Transport to Kiel

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Kiel by plane, train, car, car train, or bus

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

  1. Fly to Hamburg Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane SOF - HAM
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain train
    7h 10m
    €89–341

  2. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Sofia to Villach Hbf ARZcar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar car
    24h 48m
    €279–389

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dresdenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain train 27
    25h 49m
    €144–270

  4. Drive  1,915.9 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Kielcar car 1,915.9 km
    19h 19m
    €356–514

  5. Fly to Bremen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane plane SOF - BRE
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain train
    3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain train
    10h 17m
    €127–541

  6. Fly to Hannover Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane plane SOF - HAJ
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbftrain train
    10h 47m
    €196–450

  7. Bus, train via Kelebia

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Suboticatrain train Ir / ...
    3. Take the train from Kelebia to Wien Hbftrain train Ec
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain train Ice
    5. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 25
    6. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Kiel Hbftrain train 22
    25h 8m
    €255–468

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Adenauerallee 78 1bus bus Citylines 9
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain train Re7 / ...
    37h 8m
    €135–178

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sofia to Kiel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,700.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kiel, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Kiel. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Hamburg Airport (HAM), walk to Hamburg Airport, take the train to Hamburg Hbf, then take the train to Kiel Hbf. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sofia to Kiel via Villach Hbf ARZ and Hamburg Hbf in around 24h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides