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How to get fromSofia to Nikolaevoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sofia to Gurkovotrain train Ic
    4h 1m
    $6–9

  2. Bus via Veliko Tŭrnovo

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus bus Group Plus 1665 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Gurkovobus bus
    5h 5m
    $25–43

  3. Drive  227.3 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Nikolaevocar car 227.3 km
    3h 13m
    $36–52

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Stara Zagorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Edrevobus bus
    5h 46m
    $14–27

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  • Distance: 244.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Nikolaevo, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Gurkovo twice daily. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Nikolaevo via Veliko Turnovo and Gurkovo in around 5h 5m.

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