What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 21h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs €75 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Leipzig. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 21h 42m.

How far is it from Sofia to Leipzig?

The distance between Sofia and Leipzig is 1318 km. The road distance is 1478.3 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Leipzig without a car is to bus which takes 21h 42m and costs €55 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Sofia to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leipzig bus from?

Sofia to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Sofia to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 21h 42m.

Where does the Sofia to Leipzig bus arrive?

Sofia to Leipzig bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Leipzig station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 5:17 PM in Sofia and 4:17 PM in Leipzig.

Can I drive from Sofia to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Leipzig is 1478 km. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Sofia to Leipzig.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Leipzig?

Book your Sofia to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1442+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Sofia to Leipzig - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Leipzig by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SOF - LEJ
6h 49m
€125–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Leipzigbus
21h 42m
€55–100
Drive 1,478.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Leipzigcar 1,478.3 km
15h 23m
€209–302
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SOF - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 45m
€76–345
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane SOF - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 55m
€132–364
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane SOF - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h 37m
€91–468
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Chemnitz Bus Stationbus Citylines 9
2. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
25h 26m
€94–126

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 15mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,318.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Leipzig once a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 21h 42m.

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