There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Kran by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poduyane to Kazanlaktrain Ic
3h 36m$3–6Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kazanlak Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 36m$5–14Drive 192.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Krancar 192.7 km
2h 48m$31–44Train via Sofia
- Take the train from Sofia to Kazanlaktrain Ic
3h 44m$3–6Bus via Stara Zagora
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus
5h 46m$13–22
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kran is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kran is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Kran. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Krun via Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kran. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Kazanlak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Sofia and Kran is 204 km. The road distance is 192.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kran without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sofia to Kran, including transfers.
Sofia to Kran bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Kran train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kran is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $14 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kran, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Kazanlak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kazanlak Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 3h. BG Razpisanie also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Poduyane to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Sofia to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kazanlak Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Kran bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kazanlak Bus Station.
Sofia to Kran train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kazanlak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kran is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Sofia to Kran.
There are 329+ hotels available in Kran.