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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Salzburg is to bus which costs €100 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Salzburg is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station station and arriving at Salzburg. Services depart three times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Salzburg?

The distance between Sofia and Salzburg is 1011 km. The road distance is 1199.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Salzburg without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Sofia to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Salzburg bus from?

Sofia to Salzburg bus services, operated by Air Kona, depart from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Sofia to Salzburg is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Sofia to Salzburg bus arrive?

Sofia to Salzburg bus services, operated by Air Kona, arrive at Salzburg station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Salzburg?

Salzburg is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:14 AM in Sofia and 3:14 AM in Salzburg.

Can I drive from Sofia to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Salzburg is 1200 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Sofia to Salzburg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sofia to Salzburg?

Book your Sofia to Salzburg bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 2554+ hotels available in Salzburg.

Sofia to Salzburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Salzburg by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane SOF - SZG
7h 3m
€118–236
Bus via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Salzburg Southbus N981
20h 7m
€70–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Salzburgbus
18h 30m
€100–150
Drive 1,199.7 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Salzburgcar 1,199.7 km
11h 18m
€196–282
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SOF - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
7h 11m
€113–415
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Salzburg Hbftrain
7h 17m
€85–215
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane SOF - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
9h 56m
€214–438

Sofia to Salzburg by bus

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Distance: 1,010.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Salzburg, Austria?

Lufthansa, Air Serbia, and five other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Air Kona operates a bus from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Salzburg twice a week. Tickets cost €108 and the journey takes 18h 30m. Yubim also services this route once a week.

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