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How to get fromSofia to Semmeringby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sofia to Semmering by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SOF - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Semmeringtrain train
    6h 30m
    €67–168

  2. Bus, train via Bratislava

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bratislavabus bus
    2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Semmeringtrain train Rj
    15h 48m
    €44–114

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Wien Hbfbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Semmeringtrain train Rj
    15h 47m
    €59–182

  4. Drive 1,005.8 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Semmeringcar car 1,005.8 km
    11h 9m
    €163–235

  5. Fly to Graz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane plane SOF - GRZ
    2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Semmeringtrain train
    8h 41m
    €134–383

  6. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Semmeringtrain train
    8h 52m
    €51–281

  7. Bus, train via Graz

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Graz P&R Weblingbus bus N981
    2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Semmeringtrain train Rj
    18h 18m
    €93–161

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Grazbus bus
    2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Semmeringtrain train Rj
    18h 46m
    €98–120

Sofia to Semmering by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration18h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Semmering, Lower Austria?

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Semmering. However, you can take the line 84 bus to Р-Т Александрия, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE), walk to Flughafen Wien, then take the train to Semmering. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Semmering via Wien Hbf and Wien Hbf in around 15h 47m.

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