There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka is to train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Nova Varbovka. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Strazhica via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Nova Varbovka. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Strajitsa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Sofia and Nova Varbovka is 334 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $20 - $27.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka, including transfers.
Sofia to Nova Varbovka bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Nova Varbovka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Nova Varbovka is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs $20 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Nova Varbovka, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Strajitsa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Nova Varbovka via Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo, and Strazhica in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia Sever to Strajitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $5–7
- 1st Class
- $5–8
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- strazhitsa.com
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Strazhica
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- strazhitsa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Nova Varbovka bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Sofia to Nova Varbovka train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Strajitsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Nova Varbovka is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Sofia to Nova Varbovka.
There are seven+ hotels available in Nova Varbovka.