There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Methóni by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane SOF - KLX
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Methonibus
10h 31m€113–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalamatabus
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Methonibus
19h 16m€45–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Sofia to Sandanskitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Sandanski to Thessaloniki, KTELbus
- Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
- Take the train from Athens to Korinthostrain Re
- Take the bus from Isthmos to Koronibus
18h 41m€109–152Drive 945.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Methónicar 945.2 km
11h 34m€175–253Fly to Athens International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
- Take a shuttle bus from Athens Airport to Pylos Costa Navarino
8h 6mBus via Thessaloníki
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kalamatabus
- Take the bus from Kalamata to Methonibus
19h 36m€94–132
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Methóni is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Methóni is to fly and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs €110 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Methóni. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Methoni via Kalamata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between Sofia and Methóni is 722 km. The road distance is 945.2 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Methóni without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 41m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Sofia to Methóni, including transfers.
Sofia to Methóni bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Methóni bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kalamata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Methóni is 945 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Sofia to Methóni.
There are 742+ hotels available in Methóni.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Methóni, Peloponnese, Greece?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Methoni via Kalamata in around 19h 16m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Kalamata International Airport via Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–320
Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Sandanski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- 1st Class
- €3–5
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Kalamata to Methoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Kalamata to Methoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
Bus from Kalamata to Methoni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- KTEL Messinias
- Schedules at
- KTEL Messinias
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