There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge by bus, train, car, or taxi
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- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresnabus
2h 15m$8–15Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Peyu Yavorovtrain Ic
3h 16m$4–6Drive 124.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kresna Gorgecar 124.1 km
1h 32m$20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Kresna Gorgetaxi 124.1 km
1h 32m$110–140Bus via Kresna
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresnabus Union Ivkoni
2h 31m$10–15
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Kresna Gorge. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Kresna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Kresna Gorge. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Peyu Yavorov via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Sofia and Kresna Gorge is 145 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $7 - $16.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge, including transfers.
Sofia to Kresna Gorge bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Kresna Gorge train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Kresna Gorge is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Kresna Gorge, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Chona also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Peyu Yavorov 3 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Peyu Yavorov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kresna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 962 1333
- Website
- yellow333.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Kresna Gorge bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Kresna station.
Sofia to Kresna Gorge train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Peyu Yavorov station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Kresna Gorge is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Sofia to Kresna Gorge.
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