There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora 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 Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel Georgebus Union Ivkoni
2h 52m$20–26Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Kalofertrain Ic
3h 3m$16–21Drive 166.9 km
- Drive from Sofia to Sredna Goracar 166.9 km
2h 33m$28–40Bus via Kalofer
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kaloferbus
2h 55m$17–26
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Sredna Gora. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Kalofer Family Hotel George via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Sredna Gora. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kalofer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Sofia and Sredna Gora is 187 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora without a car is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $19 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora, including transfers.
Sofia to Sredna Gora bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Sredna Gora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Sredna Gora is to bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $19 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Sredna Gora, Plovdiv, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel George twice daily. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Kalofer every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2h 27m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $3–5
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Kalofer Family Hotel George
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Sredna Gora bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Kalofer Family Hotel George station.
Sofia to Sredna Gora train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kalofer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Sredna Gora is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Sofia to Sredna Gora.
There are 167+ hotels available in Sredna Gora.