There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Melnik 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 via Sandanski
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus
3h 20m$26–37Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Damyanitsatrain Ic
4h 7m$18–24Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Melnikcar 173.5 km
2h 15m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapatovo Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
3h 23m$21–28
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Melnik is to train which costs $18 - $24 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Melnik is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Sandanski via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Melnik. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Damyanitsa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Sofia and Melnik is 180 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Melnik without a car is to bus via Sandanski which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sofia to Melnik, including transfers.
Sofia to Melnik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Melnik is to bus via Sandanski which takes 3h 20m and costs $26 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $24 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Melnik, Bulgaria?
BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Damyanitsa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Damyanitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kapatovo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Melnik bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kapatovo Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Melnik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Damyanitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Melnik is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Sofia to Melnik.
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