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How to get fromSofia to Shipka Passby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia to Shipkabus bus
    3h 24m
    $14–18

  2. Train via Shipka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Kazanlaktrain train Ic
    4h 29m
    $11–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Poduyane to Kazanlaktrain train Ic
    3h 36m
    $17–23

  4. Drive  205.1 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Shipka Passcar car 205.1 km
    3h 8m
    $33–47

  5. Bus via Gabrovo Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    3h 33m
    $29–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Shipka Pass, Gabrovo, Bulgaria?

BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Sofia to Shipka once daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Poduyane to Kazanlak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h.

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