There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia to Shipkabus
3h 24m$16–20Train
- Take the train from Sofia to Kazanlaktrain Ic
3h 44m$21–27Drive 205.1 km
- Drive from Sofia to Shipka Passcar 205.1 km
3h 8m$34–49Bus via Gabrovo Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 33m$29–37
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass is to bus which costs $16 - $21 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Shipka Pass. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Shipka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Shipka Pass. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kazanlak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Sofia and Shipka Pass is 224 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $16 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass, including transfers.
Sofia to Shipka Pass bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, depart from Sofia station.
Sofia to Shipka Pass train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Shipka Pass is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs $16 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $28 and takes 3h 44m.
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 Sofia to Kazanlak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Kazanlak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia to Shipka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gabrovo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Shipka Pass bus services, operated by BG Razpisanie, arrive at Shipka station.
Sofia to Shipka Pass train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kazanlak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Shipka Pass is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Sofia to Shipka Pass.
There are 298+ hotels available in Shipka Pass.