There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Manolovo by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the train from Karlovo to Manolovotrain Re
3h 40m$8–13Train
cheapest- Take the train from Poduyane to Karlovotrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Karlovo to Manolovotrain Re
4h 21m$3–5Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Manolovocar 163.2 km
2h 19m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kazanlak Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Kazanlak to Manolovobus
5h 41m
Sofia to Manolovo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Manolovo is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Manolovo is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Manolovo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Manolovo via Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Manolovo. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Manolovo via Karlovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Sofia and Manolovo is 187 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Manolovo without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Sofia to Manolovo, including transfers.
Sofia to Manolovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Manolovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Manolovo is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Manolovo, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Poduyane to Manolovo via Karlovo in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Manolovo via Kazanlak Bus Station and Kazanlak in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Karlovo to Manolovo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Poduyane to Karlovo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
Train from Karlovo to Manolovo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Karlovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- 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 Manolovo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kazanlak Bus Station.
Sofia to Manolovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Karlovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Manolovo is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Sofia to Manolovo.
There are 111+ hotels available in Manolovo.