What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled is to bus which costs €84 - €87 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Lake Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Lake Bled. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Bled Union via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Sofia to Lake Bled?

The distance between Sofia and Lake Bled is 859 km. The road distance is 979.4 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Lake Bled without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled without a car is to bus which takes 13h 23m and costs €84 - €87.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Lake Bled?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Sofia to Lake Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Lake Bled bus from?

Sofia to Lake Bled bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Lake Bled?

The best way to get from Sofia to Lake Bled is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €84 - €87 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Sofia to Lake Bled bus arrive?

Sofia to Lake Bled bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Ljubljana station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Lake Bled?

Lake Bled is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 3:23 AM in Sofia and 2:23 AM in Lake Bled.

Can I drive from Sofia to Lake Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Lake Bled is 979 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Sofia to Lake Bled.

Where can I stay near Lake Bled?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Lake Bled.

Sofia to Lake Bled - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Lake Bled by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Ljubljana
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane SOF - LJU
7h 42m
€92–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
13h 23m
€84–86
Drive 979.4 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Bledcar 979.4 km
9h 8m
€138–199
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane SOF - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
8h 47m
€280–562
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SOF - TRS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Airport to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
9h 20m
€174–514
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Ljubljana bus stationbus N981
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
16h 53m
€84–123
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Bled Unionbus Pr A22 6370 4 / ...
17h 49m
€120–147

Sofia to Lake Bled by bus and foot

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Distance: 859.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Lake Bled, Slovenia?

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ljubljana (LJU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bled Union via Ljubljana and Ljubljana AP in around 13h 23m.

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