There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Kostandenets by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Popovotrain Ic
5h 35m$28–36Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Rusetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Ruse to Kostandenetsbus
8h 25m$8–13Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Ruse to Kostandenetsbus
6h 36m$25–39Drive 313.8 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kostandenetscar 313.8 km
4h 38m$50–72Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rusebus
- Take the bus from Ruse to Kostandenetsbus
7h 21m$18–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kostandenets is to train and bus which costs $8 - $13 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kostandenets is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Kostandenets. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Kostandenets via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kostandenets. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Popovo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Sofia and Kostandenets is 379 km. The road distance is 313.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kostandenets without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Sofia to Kostandenets, including transfers.
Sofia to Kostandenets bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Kostandenets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kostandenets is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $28 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kostandenets, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Popovo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kostandenets via Ruse in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Popovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–8
Train from Sofia to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–9
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Kostandenets bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Kostandenets train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Popovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kostandenets is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Sofia to Kostandenets.
There are one+ hotels available in Kostandenets.