There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Rodopolis by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain Ic
- Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
4h 50m€14–21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus
- Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Serresbus
- Take the train from Serres to Rodopolistrain Re
5h 33m€18–27Drive 216.7 km
- Drive from Sofia to Rodopoliscar 216.7 km
2h 47m€41–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rodopolis is to train and drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rodopolis is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €60.
The distance between Sofia and Rodopolis is 261 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Rodopolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs €17 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Sofia to Rodopolis, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Rodopolis is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Sofia to Rodopolis.
There are 382+ hotels available in Rodopolis.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rodopolis, Greece?
There is no direct connection from Sofia to Rodopolis. However, you can take the train to Petrich then drive to Rodopolis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rodopolis via Dupnitsa, Serres, and Serres in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Petrich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €3–5
- 1st Class
- €3–5
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Serres to Rodopolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +30 23210-22822
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktelserron.gr
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- ktelserron.gr
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