There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Zemen by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Izvorbus
1h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Radomirtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Radomir to Kalishtatrain Ic / ...
2h 46m$6–9Drive 68.5 km
- Drive from Sofia to Zemencar 68.5 km
1h 5m$11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sofia to Zementaxi 68.5 km
1h 5m$55–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Zemen is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Zemen is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Zemen. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Izvor via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Zemen. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Kalishta via Radomir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Sofia and Zemen is 77 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Zemen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Sofia to Zemen, including transfers.
Sofia to Zemen bus services, operated by Kyustendil Municipality Transport, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia to Zemen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to Zemen is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Zemen, Bulgaria?
Kyustendil Municipality Transport operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Izvor hourly, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sofia to Zemen via Radomir and Kalishta in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Radomir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Radomir to Kalishta
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1
- 1st Class
- $1
- Phone
- +359 7855 0204
- [email protected]
- Website
- kyustendil.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Izvor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kyustendil.bg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
OK Supertrans
- Phone
- +359 2 973 2121
- Website
- oktaxi.net
Panda Taxi
- Phone
- +358 2 998 2121
- Website
- panda-taxi.com
Taxi Stars
- Phone
- +359 877 144 144
- Website
- taxistars.net
Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +359 2 9 11 19
- Website
- yellow333.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia to Zemen bus services, operated by Kyustendil Municipality Transport, arrive at Izvor station.
Sofia to Zemen train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Radomir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Zemen is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Sofia to Zemen.
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