There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Levskitrain Ic / ...
3h 25m$18–24Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni
4h 8m$23–31Drive 199.8 km
- Drive from Sofia to Tranchovitsacar 199.8 km
2h 37m$32–46Bus via Odarne
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plevenbus
4h 34m$24–31
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa is to train which costs $17 - $24 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Tranchovitsa. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Pleven Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Tranchovitsa. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Levski via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Sofia and Tranchovitsa is 252 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $17 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa, including transfers.
Sofia to Tranchovitsa bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Tranchovitsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Tranchovitsa is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $17 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tranchovitsa, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia Sever to Levski hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–6
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to Tranchovitsa bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Pleven Bus Stop station.
Sofia to Tranchovitsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Levski station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Tranchovitsa is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Sofia to Tranchovitsa.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tranchovitsa.









