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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo is to bus which costs $12 - $17 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Nikolaevo?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Nikolaevo. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Bozhentsi via Gabrovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Nikolaevo?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Nikolaevo. However, there are services departing from Poduyane and arriving at Plachkovtsi via Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Sofia to Nikolaevo?

The distance between Sofia and Nikolaevo is 237 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $12 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Nikolaevo bus from?

Sofia to Nikolaevo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Nikolaevo train from?

Sofia to Nikolaevo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Poduyane station.

Train or bus from Sofia to Nikolaevo?

The best way to get from Sofia to Nikolaevo is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $12 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Sofia to Nikolaevo bus arrive?

Sofia to Nikolaevo bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Gabrovo Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Nikolaevo train arrive?

Sofia to Nikolaevo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Nikolaevo?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Nikolaevo is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Sofia to Nikolaevo.

Where can I stay near Nikolaevo?

There are 312+ hotels available in Nikolaevo.

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
4h 35m
$12–16
Train
1. Take the train from Poduyane to Dabovotrain Ic
5h 16m
$12–17
Drive 216.1 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Nikolaevocar 216.1 km
2h 42m
$34–50
Bus via Lovech
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Lovechbus
2. Take the bus from Lovech to Gabrovobus
6h 53m

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Distance: 237 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Nikolaevo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Dabovo every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 22m.

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