There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Peloponnese by plane, train, bus, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane SOF - ATH
- Take the train from Ano Liosia to Kiatotrain
6h 11m€76–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalamatabus
16h 35m€35–55Drive 921 km
- Drive from Sofia to Kalamatacar 921 km
11h 22m€174–250Bus via Thessaloníki
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus Citylines 39 / ...
- Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kalamatabus
16h 55m€87–122
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Peloponnese is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 16h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Peloponnese is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs €75 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Kalamata. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.
The distance between Sofia and Peloponnese is 679 km. The road distance is 921 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Peloponnese without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Sofia to Peloponnese, including transfers.
Sofia to Peloponnese bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Peloponnese bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kalamata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Peloponnese is 921 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Sofia to Peloponnese.
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What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Peloponnese, Greece?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalamata twice a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Sofia Airport to Athens International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Ano Liosia to Kiato
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalamata
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +30 27210 28581
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
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