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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Shabla by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    2. Take the bus from Balchik to Shablabus bus
    5h 42m
    $168–283

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Kranevo to Shablabus bus
    12h 28m
    $17–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varna to Shablabus bus
    9h 35m
    $41–109

  4. Train, bus via Shumen

    1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varna to Shablabus bus
    10h 45m
    $19–33

  5. Drive 510.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Shablacar car 510.2 km
    6h 17m
    $81–117

  6. Bus via Balchik

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Balchikbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Balchik to Shablabus bus
    10h 25m
    $24–61

Sofia to Shabla by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Shabla, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Shabla via Varna in around 9h 35m.

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