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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Makhachkala is to train and bus which costs RUB 6500 - RUB 13000 and takes 2 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Makhachkala is to fly and train which takes 17h 18m and costs RUB 9000 - RUB 42000.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Makhachkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Makhachkala. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdika Bus Station and arriving at Makhachkala via Bursa bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 41m.

How far is it from Sofia to Makhachkala?

The distance between Sofia and Makhachkala is 2001 km. The road distance is 2550.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Makhachkala without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 53m and costs RUB 7000 - RUB 11000.

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

It takes approximately 22h 51m to get from Sofia to Makhachkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Makhachkala bus from?

Sofia to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdika Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Makhachkala bus arrive?

Sofia to Makhachkala bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Makhachkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Makhachkala is 2550 km. It takes approximately 31h 40m to drive from Sofia to Makhachkala.

Sofia to Makhachkala - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Makhachkala by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Grozny Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Grozny Airport (GRV)plane SOF - GRV
2. Take the train from Chervlennaia to Mahachkalatrain
22h 51m
₽10,255–43,293
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Makhachkalabus
2d 1h
₽6,712–12,546
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Emniyet Otogar to Khasavyurtbus
3. Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain
46h 53m
₽7,170–10,652
Drive 2,550.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Makhachkalacar 2,550.3 km
31h 40m
₽33,694–48,669
Fly to Mineralnye Vody Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV)plane SOF - MRV
2. Take the train from Mineralnye Vody to Mahachkalatrain
17h 18m
₽9,357–41,212
Fly to Tbilisi International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)plane SOF - TBS
2. Take the bus from Tbilisi Didube to Vladikavkaz Rail stationbus
3. Take the train from Vladikavkaz to Prohladnaiatrain
4. Take the train from Prohladnaia to Mahachkalatrain
26h 7m
₽16,697–34,697
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminalbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Makhachkalabus
47h 41m
₽14,253–14,323
Train, bus via Ankara
1. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
2. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
3. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to Khasavyurtbus
4. Take the train from Hasav-Iurt to Mahachkalatrain
2d
₽8,262–16,156

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Grozny Airport (GRV) flights

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15h 23mAverage Duration

₽8,204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,000.8 km
Duration: 22h 51m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Makhachkala, Russia?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Makhachkala via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, Bursa bus station, and Makhachkala in around 47h 41m.

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