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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ptolemaḯda?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Ptolemaḯda. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Ptolemaida via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda?

The distance between Sofia and Ptolemaḯda is 425 km. The road distance is 419 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Ptolemaḯda bus from?

Sofia to Ptolemaḯda bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda?

The best way to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €320 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Sofia to Ptolemaḯda bus arrive?

Sofia to Ptolemaḯda bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Ptolemaḯda is 419 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda.

Where can I stay near Ptolemaḯda?

There are 45+ hotels available in Ptolemaḯda.

Sofia to Ptolemaḯda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Ptolemaḯda by bus, car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Stationbus Citylines 39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ptolemaidabus
7h 55m
Fly
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1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI)plane SOF - KZI
16h 5m
€64–312
Drive 419 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Ptolemaḯdacar 419 km
4h 48m
€80–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ptolemaidabus
8h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdika to Thessaloniki, KTELbus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Skydratrain Re
3. Take the bus from Skydra to Ptolemaḯdabus
9h 9m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI) flights

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17h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.8 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Ptolemaḯda, Greece?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Ptolemaida via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Sky Express, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI) once daily.

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